What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Arm Injury
Arm injuries are common and can range from minor sprains and strains to severe fractures and dislocations. Accurate coding is essential for patient diagnosis, treatment, and billing processes.
Below are the commonly used codes for arm injuries, along with their clinical descriptions:
- S42.001A - Unspecified fracture of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.002A - Unspecified fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S50.01XA - Contusion of right elbow, initial encounter
- S50.02XA - Contusion of left elbow, initial encounter
- S43.401A - Sprain of unspecified ligaments of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S43.402A - Sprain of unspecified ligaments of left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S46.011A - Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of flexor muscle group at forearm level, right arm, initial encounter
- S46.012A - Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of flexor muscle group at forearm level, left arm, initial encounter
