S46.019 — Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder
Is S46.019 billable?
No — S46.019 is a non-billable header code. S46.019 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S46.019.
Billable codes under this header
- S46.019AStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter
- S46.019DStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S46.019SStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, sequela
S46.019 at a glance
| Code | S46.019 |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S46.019 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S46.01, the nearest indexed parent of S46.019. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › rotator cuff › strain
- Tear, torn › rotator cuff › traumatic (traumatic)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S46.019 to fully describe the condition. S46.019 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 S46.019, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.019 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S46.019, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.019 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S46
The conditions below are not part of S46.019, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.019 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S46
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S46.019 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
What codes fall under S46.019? (3)
- S46.019AStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter
- S46.019DStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter
- S46.019SStrain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, sequela
How long has S46.019 existed?
S46.019 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.