S40.022A is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of left upper arm, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of left upper arm, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S40.022A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of left upper arm, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S40.022A. Includes: injuries of axilla; injuries of scapular region. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of elbow S50-S59; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S40.022A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of elbow S50-S59
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S40.022A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40.
Can S40.022A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S40.022A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of elbow (S50-S59); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S40.022A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S40 — Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
- S40-S49 — Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
- S40.0 — Contusion of shoulder and upper arm
- S40.01 — Contusion of shoulder
- S40.011 — Contusion of right shoulder
- S40.011A — Contusion of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.011D — Contusion of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S40.011S — Contusion of right shoulder, sequela
- S40.012 — Contusion of left shoulder
- S40.012A — Contusion of left shoulder, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the S40 family