S40.022S is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of left upper arm, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of left upper arm, sequela (ICD-10-CM S40.022S), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current 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, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S40.022S. 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 S40.022S 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 S40.022S require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40.
Can S40.022S be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S40.022S 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 S40.022S in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S40.021D — Contusion of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.021S — Contusion of right upper arm, sequela
- S40.022 — Contusion of left upper arm
- S40.022A — Contusion of left upper arm, initial encounter
- S40.022D — Contusion of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.029 — Contusion of unspecified upper arm
- S40.029A — Contusion of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
- S40.029D — Contusion of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.029S — Contusion of unspecified upper arm, sequela
- S40.2 — Other superficial injuries of shoulder
View all 40 codes in the S40 family