S40.271D — Other superficial bite of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
Is S40.271D billable?
Yes — S40.271D is billable for FY2027. S40.271D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S40.271D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S40.271D at a glance
| Code | S40.271D |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite of right 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 S40.271D?
In S40.271D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S40.271D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S40.271D group to?
S40.271D 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 S40.271D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S40.27, the nearest indexed parent of S40.271D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › shoulder › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S40.27
The conditions below can never be reported together with S40.271D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- open bite of shoulder (S41.05)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S40.271D to fully describe the condition. S40.271D 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 S40.271D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S40.271D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S40.271D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S40.271D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S40.271D existed?
S40.271D 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.