S40.27
Non-billableOther superficial bite of shoulder
S40.27 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of shoulder. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S40.271 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •open bite of shoulder (S41.05)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S40.27?
- S40.27 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other superficial bite of shoulder". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S40.27 a billable code?
- No — S40.27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S40.271) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S40.27?
- S40.27 has 3 more specific child codes, including S40.271, S40.272, S40.279.
- What is excluded from S40.27?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): open bite of shoulder (S41.05).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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