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S40.279

Non-billable

Other superficial bite of unspecified shoulder

S40.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of unspecified shoulder. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S40.279A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S40.27
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S40.279?
S40.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other superficial bite of unspecified shoulder". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S40.279 a billable code?
No — S40.279 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S40.279A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S40.279?
S40.279 has 3 more specific child codes, including S40.279A, S40.279D, S40.279S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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