Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of prt biceps, right arm, init

Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the right biceps, excluding a strain or rupture. This could encompass various types of damage like contusions, lacerations, or avulsions of the biceps structures, but not a complete tear or a simple overstretching.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation specifies an injury to the right biceps muscle, fascia, or tendon that is not classified as a strain (S46.21-) or a rupture (S46.22-). This is for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury. Examples include a direct blow causing a contusion to the biceps or a partial tear not meeting the criteria for a rupture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "other injury" and not a strain or rupture.
Verify the laterality is "right arm" and that it is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
Look for specific details in the physician's notes regarding the nature of the injury to differentiate it from strains or ruptures.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.291Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, right arm

S46.291A(current)

Crosswalks

959.2ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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