Inj musc/fasc/tend long head of biceps, left arm, init

Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the long head of the biceps in the patient's left arm, excluding a tear or rupture. This could involve a strain, contusion, or other non-disruptive damage to these tissues.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a new injury to the long head of the left biceps that is not a complete tear or rupture. This applies to acute injuries such as muscle strains, contusions, or tendinitis.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the "long head" of the biceps and the "left arm."
Verify the injury is not a tear or rupture; those have separate, more specific codes.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.192Inj musc/fasc/tend long head of biceps, left arm

S46.192A(current)

Crosswalks

959.2ApproxICD-9

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