S48
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
S48 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S48.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Includes
- •An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S48?
- S48 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S48 a billable code?
- No — S48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S48.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from S48?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation at elbow level (S58.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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