S49.9 – Unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S49.9

Code: S49.9 (claims format: S499)
Description: Unspecified injury of shoulder and 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: S49

Billable codes under S49.9

S49.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S49.90 – Unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified armHeader (more codes below)
S49.91 – Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper armHeader (more codes below)
S49.92 – Unspecified injury of left shoulder and 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 for S49.9

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S49.9

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S49 – Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S49.0 and S49.1

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 S49.9

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

Related codes in S49

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S49.9?

S49.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of shoulder and upper arm, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S49.9 a billable code?

No. S49.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S49.9 belong to?

It belongs to category S49 – Other and unspecified injuries 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.