ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S49.8
Other specified injuries of shoulder and upper arm
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S49.8
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S49.8
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S49.8 (Other specified injuries of shoulder and upper arm)
ICD-10-CM code S49.8 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 S49.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S49.8 - Other specified injuries 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 Other specified injuries of shoulder and upper arm.