S46.219 — Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm
Is S46.219 billable?
No — S46.219 is a non-billable header code. S46.219 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 S46.219.
Billable codes under this header
- S46.219AStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S46.219DStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.219SStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, sequela
S46.219 at a glance
| Code | S46.219 |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S46.219 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S46.21, the nearest indexed parent of S46.219. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › biceps › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S46.219 to fully describe the condition. S46.219 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 S46.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S46.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S46
The conditions below are not part of S46.219, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.219 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S46
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S46.219 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
What codes fall under S46.219? (3)
- S46.219AStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, initial encounter
- S46.219DStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter
- S46.219SStrain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, unspecified arm, sequela
How long has S46.219 existed?
S46.219 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.