S48.021 – Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S48.021(claims format:S48021)- Description
- Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint
- 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
- S48 › S48.0 › S48.02
Billable codes under S48.021
S48.021 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.
S48 – Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
- traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S48
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Related codes in S48.02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S48.021?
S48.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S48.021 a billable code?
No. S48.021 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S48.021 belong to?
It belongs to category S48 – Traumatic amputation 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.