Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S40.249 is the diagnosis code for External constriction of unspecified shoulder. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S40.249 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S40.249 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S40.249 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "External constriction of unspecified shoulder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S40.249 is S40.24 ("External constriction of shoulder"). S40.249 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S40.249 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S40.249 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "External constriction of unspecified shoulder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for External constriction of unspecified shoulder is S40.249.
Yes, S40.249 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S40.249 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S40.249 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.