S44.10
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, unspecified 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.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • median nerve NOS (S54.1)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S44.10 represents injury of median nerve at upper arm level, unspecified 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 S44.10. Coders should note that S44.10 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S44.10?
ICD-10-CM code S44.10 is "Injury of median nerve at upper arm level, unspecified arm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S44.10 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S44.10 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with S44.10?
S44.10 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S44.10 be coded with other codes?
S44.10 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S44.1
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)