S40.252D — Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subsequent encounter
Is S40.252D billable?
Yes — S40.252D is billable for FY2027. S40.252D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S40.252D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S40.252D at a glance
| Code | S40.252D |
|---|---|
| Description | Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S40.252D?
In S40.252D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S40.252D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S40.252D group to?
S40.252D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S40.252D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S40.25, the nearest indexed parent of S40.252D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › superficial, without open wound › shoulder
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S40.252D to fully describe the condition. S40.252D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S40.252D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S40.252D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S40.252D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S40.252D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S40.252D existed?
S40.252D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.