Unsp inj musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm, init

Unspecified 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 is not specifically identified as a rotator cuff, biceps, or triceps injury. The nature of the injury (e.g., strain, tear) is also unspecified. This code is used for the initial encounter with the patient for this specific injury.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when documentation indicates an injury to a muscle, fascia, or tendon of the left shoulder or upper arm, but the specific muscle/tendon involved is not detailed, and the type of injury is not specified. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

💡Coding Tips

Always strive for greater specificity if available in the documentation; this is an "unspecified" code.
Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the left arm and the initial encounter for treatment.
Do not use if a more specific code for a rotator cuff, biceps, or triceps injury is supported.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S46.802Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend at shldr/up arm, left arm

S46.802A(current)

Crosswalks

959.2ApproxICD-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