S40.87
Non-billableOther superficial bite of upper arm
S40.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of upper arm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S40.871 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •open bite of upper arm (S41.14)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •other superficial bite of shoulder (S40.27-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S40.87?
- S40.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other superficial bite of upper arm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S40.87 a billable code?
- No — S40.87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S40.871) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S40.87?
- S40.87 has 3 more specific child codes, including S40.871, S40.872, S40.879.
- What is excluded from S40.87?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): open bite of upper arm (S41.14).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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