S49

Non-billable

Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm

S49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S49.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. To remain in a stable or normal position, the shoulder must be anchored by muscles, tendons, and ligaments.…

Read more about Shoulder Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S49?
S49 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S49 a billable code?
No — S49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S49.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S49?
S49 has 4 more specific child codes, including S49.0, S49.1, S49.8.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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