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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of the Right Arm

ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of the Right Arm

S41.111A
S41.121A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for laceration of the right arm includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Arm Cut
Right Arm Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of the Right Arm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of the Right Arm

Use ICD-10 code S41.111A for laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laceration without foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter

Billable Code
S41.111A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Laceration located on the right upper arm without foreign body
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for treatment

Applicable To

  • • Simple laceration of right upper arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and absence of foreign body.

Laceration with foreign body of right upper arm, initial encounter

Billable Code
S41.121A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging or clinical evidence of foreign body in the wound

Applicable To

  • • Laceration with embedded glass or metal

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes foreign body presence and removal method.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W45.8XXA

Cut by glass, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the laceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right arm laceration?

The ICD-10 code for a laceration of the right upper arm without a foreign body is S41.111A, and with a foreign body is S41.121A.

How do you document a right arm laceration?

Document the location, size, depth, foreign body presence, and repair method of the right arm laceration to ensure accurate coding and treatment.

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