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ICD-10/S41.12

S41.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Laceration with foreign body of upper arm

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Laceration with foreign body of upper arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S41.12). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S41.12 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 S41.12 be billed directly?

No. S41.12 (Laceration with foreign body 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 S41.12 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S41.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S41.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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

View all codes in the S41 family