S46.21 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S46.211 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm
- S46.211A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter
- S46.211D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.211S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, sequela
- S46.212 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, left arm
- S46.212A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, left arm, initial encounter
- S46.212D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.212S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, left arm, sequela
- S46.219 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm
- S46.219A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S46.219D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.219S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S46.21 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- S46 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level
- S46.0 Injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
- S46.1 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps
- S46.2 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps
- S46.3 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps
- S46.8 Injury of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level
- S46.9 Injury of unspecified muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S46.21 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S46.21 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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