S41.159A
✓ BillableOpen bite of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • open fracture of shoulder and upper arm (S42.- with 7th character B or C)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S41.159A represents open bite of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S41.159A has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S41.159A?
ICD-10-CM code S41.159A is "Open bite of unspecified upper arm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S41.159A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S41.159A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with S41.159A?
S41.159A has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S41.159A be coded with other codes?
S41.159A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S41.159
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)