Strain of musc/fasc/tend triceps, right arm, init

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code indicates an injury to the triceps muscle, its surrounding fascia, or its tendon in the right arm, characterized by overstretching or tearing of these tissues. It signifies a non-disruptive injury, meaning the muscle or tendon is not completely severed.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting an acute triceps strain in the right arm, such as those sustained during weightlifting, throwing sports, or a sudden forceful extension of the elbow. It is used for the initial encounter when the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the right arm and confirms the injury is a strain, not a rupture or avulsion.
Verify the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific injury.
Distinguish from contusions or sprains of the elbow joint, as this code is specific to the triceps muscle/tendon unit.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.311Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm

S46.311A(current)

Crosswalks

840.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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