Is S44.8X2 a billable code?
No. S44.8X2 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S44.8X2: Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S44.8X2 groups related diagnoses under injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S44.8X2
- S44.8X2AInjury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter
- S44.8X2DInjury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S44.8X2SInjury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, sequela
Other codes in S44.8X Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level
S44.8X2 questions
What does S44.8X2 mean?
S44.8X2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left 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.