S47.9XXS — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm, sequela
Is S47.9XXS billable?
Yes, but S47.9XXS is an unspecified code. S47.9XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S47.9XXS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S47.9XXS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S47.9XXS at a glance
| Code | S47.9XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm, unspecified arm, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S47.9XXS?
In S47.9XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S47.9XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S47.9XXS group to?
S47.9XXS sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S47.9XXS to fully describe the condition. S47.9XXS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S47
Report an additional code alongside S47.9XXS to fully describe the condition. S47.9XXS is sequenced first.
- code for all associated injuries
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S47.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S47.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S47.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S47.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S47
The conditions below are not part of S47.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S47.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- crushing injury of elbow (S57.0-)
How long has S47.9XXS existed?
S47.9XXS 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.