S40.8 – Other superficial injuries of upper arm
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S40.8(claims format:S408)- Description
- Other superficial injuries of upper arm
- 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
Billable codes under S40.8
S40.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S40.81 – Abrasion of upper armHeader (more codes below)
- S40.82 – Blister (nonthermal) of upper armHeader (more codes below)
- S40.84 – External constriction of upper armHeader (more codes below)
- S40.85 – Superficial foreign body of upper armHeader (more codes below)
- S40.86 – Insect bite (nonvenomous) of upper armHeader (more codes below)
- S40.87 – Other superficial bite of upper armHeader (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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Related codes in S40
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S40.8?
S40.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial injuries of upper arm, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S40.8 a billable code?
No. S40.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S40.8 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.