ICD-10-CM S40.871: Other superficial bite of right upper arm

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S40.871

Other superficial bite of right upper arm

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About ICD-10-CM Code S40.871 (Other superficial bite of right upper arm)

ICD-10-CM code S40.871 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S40.871 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S40.871 - Other superficial bite of right upper arm. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other superficial bite of right upper arm.