ICD-10-CM S48: Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S48

Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S48

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)

Inclusion Terms

An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S48

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S48):

S48.0 - Traumatic amputation at shoulder joint S48.01 - Complete traumatic amputation at shoulder joint S48.011 - Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint S48.012 - Complete traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint S48.019 - Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint S48.02 - Partial traumatic amputation at shoulder joint S48.021 - Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint S48.022 - Partial traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint S48.029 - Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint S48.1 - Traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow S48.11 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow S48.111 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow S48.112 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow S48.119 - Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow S48.12 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow S48.121 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow S48.122 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow S48.129 - Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow S48.9 - Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.91 - Complete traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.911 - Complete traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.912 - Complete traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.919 - Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.92 - Partial traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.921 - Partial traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.922 - Partial traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified S48.929 - Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code S48 (Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm)

ICD-10-CM code S48 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 S48 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S48 - Traumatic amputation 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 Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm.