S45.8

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Injury of other specified blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level

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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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • injury of subclavian artery (S25.1)
  • injury of subclavian vein (S25.3)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S45.8 represents injury of other specified blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S45.8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S45.8?

ICD-10-CM code S45.8 is "Injury of other specified blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S45.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S45.8 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Can S45.8 be coded with other codes?

S45.8 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeS45.8
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS45
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)