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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Shoulder Contusion

ICD-10 Coding for Right Shoulder Contusion

S40.011A
S40.011D
S40.011S

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right shoulder contusion includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bruised Right Shoulder
Shoulder Bruise
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Shoulder Contusion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Shoulder Contusion

Use ICD-10 code S40.011A for contusion of right shoulder, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of right shoulder, initial encounter

Billable Code
S40.011A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ecchymosis and tenderness without fracture
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for active treatment

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of right shoulder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the mechanism of injury and link with an external cause code.

Contusion of right shoulder, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S40.011D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ongoing care post-initial treatment
  • • Documentation of healing progress

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up for right shoulder bruise

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects follow-up care and healing progress.

Contusion of right shoulder, sequela

Billable Code
S40.011S
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of chronic symptoms related to past contusion

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain or limitation post-contusion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates chronic sequelae.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W22.01XA

Struck by object

Use to specify the external cause of the contusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right shoulder contusion?

The ICD-10 code for a right shoulder contusion is S40.011A for the initial encounter, S40.011D for subsequent encounters, and S40.011S for sequela.

How do you code a follow-up visit for a right shoulder contusion?

For a follow-up visit after initial treatment of a right shoulder contusion, use ICD-10 code S40.011D.

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