S41.152D — Open bite of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
Is S41.152D billable?
Yes — S41.152D is billable for FY2027. S41.152D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S41.152D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S41.152D at a glance
| Code | S41.152D |
|---|---|
| Description | Open bite of left upper arm, 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 S41.152D?
In S41.152D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S41.152D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S41.152D group to?
S41.152D 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 S41.152D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S41.15, the nearest indexed parent of S41.152D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › arm (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S41
The conditions below can never be reported together with S41.152D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S41.15
The conditions below can never be reported together with S41.152D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- superficial bite of upper arm (S40.87)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S41.152D to fully describe the condition. S41.152D 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 S41.152D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S41.152D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S41.152D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S41.152D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S41
The conditions below are not part of S41.152D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S41.152D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)
Code also — inherited from S41
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S41.152D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated wound infection
How long has S41.152D existed?
S41.152D 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.