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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to the muscle, fascia, or tendon of the biceps in an unspecified arm, excluding specific types like strains or lacerations. It covers a range of less defined or "other" injuries to these tissues.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documentation indicates a biceps muscle, fascia, or tendon injury that isn't clearly specified as a strain, tear, or laceration, and the affected arm is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial visit for such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states an "other" or unspecified type of injury to the biceps muscle, fascia, or tendon.
Verify that the laterality (left or right arm) is not specified in the medical record.
Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.299Inj muscle, fascia and tendon of oth prt biceps, unsp arm

S46.299A(current)

Crosswalks

959.2ApproxICD-9

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