Is S46.012 a billable code?
No. S46.012 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
S46.012: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S46.012 groups related diagnoses under strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S46.012
- S46.012AStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
- S46.012DStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S46.012SStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, sequela
Other codes in S46.01 Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
S46.012 questions
What does S46.012 mean?
S46.012 is the ICD-10-CM code for Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder. 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.