S40.27 Non-Billable Code
Other superficial bite of shoulder
Chapter Classification
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Section Detail
S40-S49
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of S40.2.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- open bite of shoulder (S41.05)
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