S40.21 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S40.211 Abrasion of right shoulder
- S40.211A Abrasion of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.211D Abrasion of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S40.211S Abrasion of right shoulder, sequela
- S40.212 Abrasion of left shoulder
- S40.212A Abrasion of left shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.212D Abrasion of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S40.212S Abrasion of left shoulder, sequela
- S40.219 Abrasion of unspecified shoulder
- S40.219A Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.219D Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S40.219S Abrasion of unspecified shoulder, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S40.21 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- S40 Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
- S40.0 Contusion of shoulder and upper arm
- S40.2 Other superficial injuries of shoulder
- S40.8 Other superficial injuries of upper arm
- S40.9 Unspecified superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S40.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S40.21 ICD 10 code
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
Other common types of injuries include:
- Animal bites
- Bruises
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Electrical injuries
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Sprains and strains