S40.252D – Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S40.252D(claims format:S40252D)- Description
- Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
- Short description
- Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subs encntr
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › S40.2 › S40.25 › S40.252
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40
S40.25 – Superficial foreign body of shoulder
- Splinter in the shoulder
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Related codes in S40.252
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S40.252D?
S40.252D is the ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subsequent encounter, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S40.252D a billable code?
Yes. S40.252D is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S40.252D 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.