S40.872D
S40.872D: Other superficial bite of left upper arm, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptleft
S40.872D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of left upper arm, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S40.872D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "D": subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S40
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S40.872D
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S40.872D
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S40.872D is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.