S46.01 – Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S46.01

Code: S46.01 (claims format: S4601)
Description: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
Short description: Strain of musc/tend the rotator cuff 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: S46 › S46.0

Billable codes under S46.01

S46.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S46.011 – Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulderHeader (more codes below)
S46.012 – Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulderHeader (more codes below)
S46.019 – Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff 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.

S46 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level

Excludes2 (not included here):

injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at elbow (S56.-)
sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (S43.9)

Code also:

any associated open wound (S41.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S46

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 S46.01

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

Related codes in S46.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S46.01?

S46.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S46.01 a billable code?

No. S46.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S46.01 belong to?

It belongs to category S46 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at shoulder and upper arm level.

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.