ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S46
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S46
- injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at elbow (S56.-)
- sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (S43.9)
any associated open wound (S41.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S46
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S46):
About ICD-10-CM Code S46 (Injury of muscle)
ICD-10-CM code S46 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 S46 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S46 - Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level. 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 Injury of muscle related to fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level.