Strain of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm, init

Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic injury to a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left shoulder or upper arm, excluding the rotator cuff, biceps, and triceps. It indicates an overstretching or tearing of these soft tissues, resulting in pain and functional impairment.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed strain of a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left shoulder or upper arm, such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, or latissimus dorsi, during their initial visit for this specific injury. This would include injuries sustained from activities like lifting, throwing, or repetitive movements.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the injury is a strain, not a sprain, rupture, or contusion.
Verify the affected side is the left arm and the injury is at the shoulder/upper arm level.
Ensure this is the patient's first encounter for treatment of this specific strain.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.812Strain of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm

S46.812A(current)

Crosswalks

840.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S46Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shldr/up arm S46.0Injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder S46.00Unsp injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of shoulder S46.001Unsp injury of musc/tend the rotator cuff of right shoulder S46.001A