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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a subsequent encounter for an injury to muscles, fascia, or tendons in the left shoulder or upper arm, excluding rotator cuff, biceps, or triceps. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for a previously diagnosed injury to these specific soft tissues.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up visits for a left shoulder or upper arm muscle, fascia, or tendon injury that is not specifically categorized as a rotator cuff, biceps, or triceps injury. This applies to encounters after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and that the encounter is for follow-up care.
Verify that the injury is to "other" muscles, fascia, or tendons, and not a more specific structure like the rotator cuff.
Always pair with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S46.892D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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