S48.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow
S48.12 is the authoritative medical code for Partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow (ICD-10-CM S48.12), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
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
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S48.12 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 at elbow level (S58.0)
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
Can S48.12 be billed directly?
No. S48.12 (Partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbow) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S48.12 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S48.
What can't be coded together with S48.12?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S48.12 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0).
Can S48.12 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S48.12 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 S48.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S48.112S — Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.119 — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow
- S48.119A — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.119D — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.119S — Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.121 — Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow
- S48.121A — Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.121D — Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.121S — Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.122 — Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow