S40.01 – Contusion of shoulder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S40.01

Code: S40.01 (claims format: S4001)
Description: Contusion of shoulder
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
Parent codes: S40 › S40.0

Billable codes under S40.01

S40.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S40.011 – Contusion of right shoulderHeader (more codes below)
S40.012 – Contusion of left shoulderHeader (more codes below)
S40.019 – Contusion of unspecified shoulderHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S40 – Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40

Block S40-S49

Includes:

injuries of axilla
injuries of scapular region

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S40.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Contusion, shoulder

Related codes in S40.0

S40.02 – Contusion of upper armHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S40.01?

S40.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of shoulder, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S40.01 a billable code?

No. S40.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S40.01 belong to?

It belongs to category S40 – Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.