ICD-10-CM S47: Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S47

Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S47

Excludes2: Not Included Here

crushing injury of elbow (S57.0-)

Use Additional Code

code for all associated injuries

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S47

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S47):

S47.1 - Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm S47.2 - Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm S47.9 - Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm

About ICD-10-CM Code S47 (Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm)

ICD-10-CM code S47 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 S47 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S47 - Crushing injury of shoulder and 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 Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm.