S41

Non-billable

Open wound of shoulder and upper arm

S41 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of shoulder and upper arm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S41.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Excludes2 — not included here

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

Notes

  • any associated wound infection

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S41?
S41 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open wound of shoulder and upper arm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S41 a billable code?
No — S41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S41.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S41?
S41 has 2 more specific child codes, including S41.0, S41.1.
What is excluded from S41?
Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).

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

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