Inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm, init

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an injury to a muscle, fascia, or tendon in the left shoulder or upper arm that isn't specifically categorized elsewhere. This includes various non-specific traumas or strains to the soft tissues of the upper arm and shoulder region.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a new injury to the left shoulder or upper arm involving muscles, fascia, or tendons, and a more specific diagnosis code is not available. Examples include a general muscle strain, a contusion affecting the muscle tissue, or a sprain of an unspecified tendon in the specified anatomical area.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left arm and an initial encounter for the injury.
Always search for a more specific code first; this is a residual "other injury" code.
Confirm the injury involves muscle, fascia, or tendon, and not bone, nerve, or joint capsule.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.892Inj musc/fasc/tend at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm

S46.892A(current)

Crosswalks

959.2ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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