S46.122 — Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, left arm
Is S46.122 billable?
No — S46.122 is a non-billable header code. S46.122 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 S46.122.
Billable codes under this header
S46.122 at a glance
| Code | S46.122 |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, left arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S46.122 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S46.12, the nearest indexed parent of S46.122. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › biceps › long head › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S46.122 to fully describe the condition. S46.122 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 S46.122, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.122 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S46.122, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.122 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S46
The conditions below are not part of S46.122, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.122 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S46
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S46.122 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
What codes fall under S46.122? (3)
How long has S46.122 existed?
S46.122 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.