Is S49.81 a billable code?
No. S49.81 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S49.81: Other specified injuries of right shoulder and upper arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S49.81 groups related diagnoses under other specified injuries of right shoulder and upper arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in S49.8 Other specified injuries of shoulder and upper arm
S49.81 questions
What does S49.81 mean?
S49.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified injuries of right shoulder and 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.