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S41.159S

S41.159S: Open bite of unspecified upper arm, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptunspecified

S41.159S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unspecified upper arm, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S41

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S41.159S

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S41.15: Open bite of upper arm

  • superficial bite of upper arm (S40.87)

Written on S41: Open wound of shoulder and upper arm

  • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S41.159S

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S41: Open wound of shoulder and upper arm

  • open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S41.159

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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