S40.879D – Other superficial bite of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S40.879D

Code: S40.879D (claims format: S40879D)
Description: Other superficial bite of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter
Short description: Other superficial bite of unspecified upper arm, 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 › S40.8 › S40.87 › S40.879

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

7th character note:

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

S40.87 – Other superficial bite of upper arm

Excludes1 (not coded here):

open bite of upper arm (S41.14)

Excludes2 (not included here):

other superficial bite of shoulder (S40.27-)

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)

Related codes in S40.879

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S40.879D?

S40.879D is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of unspecified upper arm, subsequent encounter, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S40.879D a billable code?

Yes. S40.879D is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S40.879D 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.