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ICD-10/S47

S47 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of shoulder and 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

Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S47). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S47 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.

  • crushing injury of elbow (S57.0-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • Use additional code for all associated injuries

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S47 be billed directly?

No. S47 (Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S47 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S47; A: initial encounter; D: subsequent encounter; S: sequela.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S47 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S47.1 — Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm
  • S47.1XXA — Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
  • S47.1XXD — Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, subsequent encounter
  • S47.1XXS — Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, sequela
  • S47.2 — Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm
  • S47.2XXA — Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
  • S47.2XXD — Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, subsequent encounter
  • S47.2XXS — Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, sequela
  • S47.9 — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm
  • S47.9XXA — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm, initial encounter
  • S47.9XXD — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
  • S47.9XXS — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm, sequela