S46.812A — Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter
Is S46.812A billable?
Yes — S46.812A is billable for FY2027. S46.812A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S46.812A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S46.812A at a glance
| Code | S46.812A |
|---|---|
| Description | Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S46.812A?
In S46.812A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S46.812A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S46.812A group to?
S46.812A sits in MDC 08 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.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S46.812A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S46.81, the nearest indexed parent of S46.812A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › shoulder › specified site NEC › strain
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S46.812A to fully describe the condition. S46.812A 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 S46.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S46.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S46
The conditions below are not part of S46.812A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S46.812A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S46
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S46.812A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S41.-)
How long has S46.812A existed?
S46.812A 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.