S46.812A
✓ BillableStrain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at elbow (S56.-)
- • sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (S43.9)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S46.812A represents strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S46.812A?
ICD-10-CM code S46.812A is "Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, left arm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S46.812A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S46.812A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can S46.812A be coded with other codes?
S46.812A has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S46.812
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)