S40.229 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
- S40.229A Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.229D Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S40.229S Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified shoulder, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S40.229 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
- S40.01 Contusion of shoulder
- S40.02 Contusion of upper arm
- S40.2 Other superficial injuries of shoulder
- S40.21 Abrasion of shoulder
- S40.22 Blister (nonthermal) of shoulder
- S40.24 External constriction of shoulder
- S40.25 Superficial foreign body of shoulder
- S40.26 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of shoulder
- S40.27 Other superficial bite of shoulder
- S40.8 Other superficial injuries of upper arm
- S40.81 Abrasion of upper arm
- S40.82 Blister (nonthermal) of upper arm
- S40.84 External constriction of upper arm
- S40.85 Superficial foreign body of upper arm
- S40.86 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of upper arm
- S40.87 Other superficial bite of upper arm
- S40.9 Unspecified superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
- S40.91 Unspecified superficial injury of shoulder
- S40.92 Unspecified superficial injury of upper arm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S40.229 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S40.229 ICD 10 code
What are blisters?
Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. They are most common on your hands and feet.
Other names for blisters are vesicles (usually for smaller blisters) and bulla (for larger blisters).
What causes blisters?
Blisters often happen when there is friction - rubbing or pressure - on one spot. For example, if your shoes don't fit quite right and they keep rubbing part of your foot. Or if you don't wear gloves when you rake leaves and the handle keeps rubbing against your hand. Other causes of blisters include:
- Burns
- Sunburn
- Frostbite
- Eczema
- Allergic reactions
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
- Autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus
- Epidermolysis bullosa, an illness that causes the skin to be fragile
- Viral infections such as varicella zoster (which causes chickenpox and shingles) and herpes simplex (which causes cold sores)
- Skin infections including impetigo
What are the treatments for blisters?
Blisters will usually heal on their own. The skin over the blister helps keep out infections. You can put a bandage on the blister to keep it clean. Make sure that there is no more rubbing or friction on the blister.
You should contact your health care provider if:
- The blister looks infected - if it is draining pus, or the area around the blister is red, swollen, warm, or very painful
- You have a fever
- You have several blisters, especially if you cannot figure out what is causing them
- You have health problems such as circulation problems or diabetes
Normally you don't want to drain a blister, because of the risk of infection. But if a blister is large, painful, or looks like it will pop on its own, you can drain the fluid.
Can blisters be prevented?
There are some things you can do to prevent friction blisters:
- Make sure that your shoes fit properly
- Always wear socks with your shoes, and make sure that the socks fit well. You may want to wear socks that are acrylic or nylon, so they keep moisture away from your feet.
- Wear gloves or protective gear on your hands when you use any tools or sports equipment that cause friction.