Strain of musc/fasc/tend prt biceps, unsp arm, subs

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the biceps, excluding the long head, in an unspecified arm. It indicates a less severe injury than a tear or rupture, characterized by overstretching or microscopic tearing of the fibers.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits related to a previously diagnosed strain of the biceps (excluding the long head) in an unspecified arm. This includes appointments for physical therapy, re-evaluation of symptoms, or monitoring of healing progress after the initial injury has been established.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "strain" and not a more severe injury like a tear or rupture.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, not the initial treatment.
Verify that the affected area is "other parts of biceps" and not specifically the long head.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.219Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of prt biceps, unsp arm

S46.219D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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