S48

Non-billable

Traumatic 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 are the subcodes of S48?
S48 has 3 more specific child codes, including S48.0, S48.1, S48.9.
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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