S55 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.

Type 2 excludes for S55 ICD 10 code
  • injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)
  • injury of brachial vessels (S45.1-S45.2)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S55 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

S55 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about S55 ICD 10 code

Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.

Types of arm injuries include :

  • Tendinitis and bursitis
  • Sprains
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Nerve problems
  • Osteoarthritis

You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.

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