S41.112 – Laceration without foreign body of left upper arm

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S41.112

Code: S41.112 (claims format: S41112)
Description: Laceration without foreign body of left 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: S41 › S41.1 › S41.11

Billable codes under S41.112

S41.112 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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.

S41 – Open wound of shoulder and upper arm

Excludes1 (not coded here):

traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)

Code also:

any associated wound infection

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S41

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 S41.11

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S41.112?

S41.112 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of left upper arm, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S41.112 a billable code?

No. S41.112 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S41.112 belong to?

It belongs to category S41 – Open wound 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.