S44.8X2D — Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, subsequent encounter
Is S44.8X2D billable?
Yes — S44.8X2D is billable for FY2027. S44.8X2D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S44.8X2D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S44.8X2D at a glance
| Code | S44.8X2D |
|---|---|
| Description | Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, left 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 S44.8X2D?
In S44.8X2D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S44.8X2D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S44.8X2D group to?
S44.8X2D 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
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S44.8X2D to fully describe the condition. S44.8X2D 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 S44.8X2D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S44.8X2D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S44.8X2D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S44.8X2D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S44
The conditions below are not part of S44.8X2D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S44.8X2D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- injury of brachial plexus (S14.3-)
Code also — inherited from S44
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S44.8X2D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
How long has S44.8X2D existed?
S44.8X2D 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.