S41.1 is the authoritative medical code for Open wound of upper arm. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for open wound of upper arm (ICD-10-CM S41.1), 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 upper arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S41.1. 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 S41.1 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 S41.1 be billed directly?
No. S41.1 (Open wound of upper arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S41.1 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 S41.1?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S41.1 must not be reported with: traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).
Can S41.1 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S41.1 and the following may both be reported 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).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S41.1, with their registry titles.
- S41.101 — Unspecified open wound of right upper arm
- S41.101A — Unspecified open wound of right upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.101D — Unspecified open wound of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.101S — Unspecified open wound of right upper arm, sequela
- S41.102 — Unspecified open wound of left upper arm
- S41.102A — Unspecified open wound of left upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.102D — Unspecified open wound of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.102S — Unspecified open wound of left upper arm, sequela
- S41.109 — Unspecified open wound of unspecified upper arm
- S41.109A — Unspecified open wound of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.109D — Unspecified open wound of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.109S — Unspecified open wound of unspecified upper arm, sequela
- S41.111 — Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm
- S41.111A — Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.111D — Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.111S — Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, sequela
- S41.112 — Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm
- S41.112A — Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.112D — Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.112S — Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm, sequela
- S41.119 — Laceration without foreign body of unspecified upper arm
- S41.119A — Laceration without foreign body of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.119D — Laceration without foreign body of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.119S — Laceration without foreign body of unspecified upper arm, sequela
- S41.121 — Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm
- S41.121A — Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.121D — Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.121S — Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm, sequela
- S41.122 — Laceration with foreign body of left upper arm
- S41.122A — Laceration with foreign body of left upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.122D — Laceration with foreign body of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.122S — Laceration with foreign body of left upper arm, sequela
- S41.129 — Laceration with foreign body of unspecified upper arm
- S41.129A — Laceration with foreign body of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.129D — Laceration with foreign body of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.129S — Laceration with foreign body of unspecified upper arm, sequela
- S41.131 — Puncture wound without foreign body of right upper arm
- S41.131A — Puncture wound without foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter
- S41.131D — Puncture wound without foreign body of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S41.131S — Puncture wound without foreign body of right upper arm, sequela
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