S41.10

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Unspecified open wound of upper arm

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S41

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

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S41

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

Child Codes (3)

S41.101Unspecified open wound of right upper armHeader S41.102Unspecified open wound of left upper armHeader S41.109Unspecified open wound of unspecified upper armHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S41.10 represents unspecified open wound of upper arm. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S41.10. Coders should note that S41.10 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S41.10?

ICD-10-CM code S41.10 is "Unspecified open wound of upper arm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S41.10 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S41.10 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S41.10?

S41.10 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S41.10 be coded with other codes?

S41.10 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S41.1

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S41.11Laceration without foreign body of upper arm S41.12Laceration with foreign body of upper arm S41.13Puncture wound without foreign body of upper arm S41.14Puncture wound with foreign body of upper arm S41.15Open bite of upper arm

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Code Information

CodeS41.10

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS41.1

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)