S44.12XA ICD-10-CM Code: Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm, 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
S44.12XAInjury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S44.12XA 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 S44
Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level
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Subcategory S44.12
Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm
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Code S44.12XA
Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S44.12XA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S44.12XA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S44.12XA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S44.12XA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S44.12XA.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S44.12XA mean?
S44.12XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter.”
Is S44.12XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S44.12XA 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 S44.12XA located in ICD-10-CM?
S44.12XA 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 S44, Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level and subcategory S44.12, Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, left arm.
What coding notes are listed for S44.12XA?
No inclusion terms are listed for S44.12XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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