Is S46.829 a billable code?
No. S46.829 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
S46.829: Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S46.829 groups related diagnoses under laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S46.829
- S46.829ALaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S46.829DLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.829SLaceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm, sequela
Other codes in S46.82 Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level
S46.829 questions
What does S46.829 mean?
S46.829 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified 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.