S48 ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic amputation 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.
Code definition
Official description
S48Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S48 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 S48
Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
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Code S48
Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
More specific choices
Codes under S48
S48 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S48.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S48.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S48.
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 S48 mean?
S48 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm.”
Is S48 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S48 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 S48 located in ICD-10-CM?
S48 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 S48, Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm.
What coding notes are listed for S48?
Its listed inclusion terms are An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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