S46.31 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
- S46.311 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm
- S46.311A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm, initial encounter
- S46.311D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.311S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, right arm, sequela
- S46.312 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm
- S46.312A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm, initial encounter
- S46.312D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.312S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, left arm, sequela
- S46.319 Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, unspecified arm
- S46.319A Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S46.319D Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.319S Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of triceps, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S46.31 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)
S46.31 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S46.31 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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