S40.212S vs S40.219S
S40.212S (Abrasion of left shoulder, sequela) compared with S40.219S (Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, sequela), from the official CMS tabular data. S40.212S and S40.219S code the same condition on opposite sides.
Can these codes be reported together?
Same condition, opposite side. S40.212S and S40.219S name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.
Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.
Side by side
| S40.212SAbrasion of left shoulder, sequela | S40.219SAbrasion of unspecified shoulder, sequela | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Abrasion of left shoulder, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S40.212S). | Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S40.219S). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40 |
| Includes | injuries of axilla injuries of scapular region | injuries of axilla injuries of scapular region |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources