Strain of musc/fasc/tend prt biceps, unsp arm, init

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a non-traumatic overstretching or tearing of the muscle, fascia, or tendon associated with the biceps, specifically in an unspecified part of the muscle, and in an unspecified arm. It indicates the initial presentation of this injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting with new onset pain, tenderness, or limited range of motion in the biceps region of either arm, where diagnostic imaging or physical examination confirms a strain without specifying a particular head of the biceps. This applies to the initial visit for this specific injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified arm" and "unspecified part of biceps" if a more precise location is not identified.
Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for this injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
Distinguish from sprains (ligamentous injury) or complete ruptures, which have different codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.219Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of prt biceps, unsp arm

S46.219A(current)

Crosswalks

840.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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