S41 ICD-10-CM Code: Open wound of shoulder and upper arm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S41Open wound of shoulder and upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S41 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S41
Open wound of shoulder and upper arm
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Code S41
Open wound of shoulder and upper arm
Codes under S41
S41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S41.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S41.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S41.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S41 mean?
S41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open wound of shoulder and upper arm.”
Is S41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S41 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S41 located in ICD-10-CM?
S41 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 S41, Open wound of shoulder and upper arm.
What coding notes are listed for S41?
No inclusion terms are listed for S41 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-). Excludes2 notes: open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C).