Is S40.82 a billable code?
No. S40.82 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S40.82: Blister (nonthermal) of upper arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S40.82 groups related diagnoses under blister (nonthermal) of upper arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S40.82
- S40.821ABlister (nonthermal) of right upper arm, initial encounter
- S40.821DBlister (nonthermal) of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.821SBlister (nonthermal) of right upper arm, sequela
- S40.822ABlister (nonthermal) of left upper arm, initial encounter
- S40.822DBlister (nonthermal) of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.822SBlister (nonthermal) of left upper arm, sequela
- S40.829ABlister (nonthermal) of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
- S40.829DBlister (nonthermal) of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
- S40.829SBlister (nonthermal) of unspecified upper arm, sequela
Other codes in S40.8 Other superficial injuries of upper arm
S40.82 questions
What does S40.82 mean?
S40.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Blister (nonthermal) of upper arm. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.