S40.251A ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial foreign body of right shoulder, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S40.251ASuperficial foreign body of right shoulder, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S40.251A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S40
Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm
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Subcategory S40.251
Superficial foreign body of right shoulder
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Code S40.251A
Superficial foreign body of right shoulder, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S40.251A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S40.251A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S40.251A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S40.251A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S40.251A.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S40.251A mean?
S40.251A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial foreign body of right shoulder, initial encounter.”
Is S40.251A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S40.251A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S40.251A located in ICD-10-CM?
S40.251A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49) (S40–S49), under category S40, Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm and subcategory S40.251, Superficial foreign body of right shoulder.
What coding notes are listed for S40.251A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S40.251A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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