S41.0 is the authoritative medical code for Open wound of shoulder. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for open wound of shoulder (ICD-10-CM S41.0), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Open wound of shoulder is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S41.0. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: injuries of axilla; injuries of scapular region. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm S48.-. Excludes2 (not included here): open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C); burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of elbow S50-S59; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated wound infection. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S41.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S41.0 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
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm S48.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of elbow S50-S59
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated wound infection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S41.0 be billed directly?
No. S41.0 (Open wound of shoulder) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S41.0 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S41.
What can't be coded together with S41.0?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S41.0 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).
Can S41.0 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S41.0 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of elbow (S50-S59).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S41.0 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S41.001 — Unspecified open wound of right shoulder
- S41.001A — Unspecified open wound of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S41.001D — Unspecified open wound of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S41.001S — Unspecified open wound of right shoulder, sequela
- S41.002 — Unspecified open wound of left shoulder
- S41.002A — Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, initial encounter
- S41.002D — Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S41.002S — Unspecified open wound of left shoulder, sequela
- S41.009 — Unspecified open wound of unspecified shoulder
- S41.009A — Unspecified open wound of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the S41.001 family