S48.011S — Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, sequela
Is S48.011S billable?
Yes — S48.011S is billable for FY2027. S48.011S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S48.011S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S48.011S at a glance
| Code | S48.011S |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, 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 S48.011S?
In S48.011S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S48.011S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S48.011S group to?
S48.011S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S48.011S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S48.01, the nearest indexed parent of S48.011S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › arm › at › shoulder joint
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S48
The conditions below can never be reported together with S48.011S on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S48.011S to fully describe the condition. S48.011S 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 S48.011S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S48.011S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S48.011S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S48.011S and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S48.011S existed?
S48.011S 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.