Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S44 is the diagnosis code for Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in S44. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S44 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S44 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S44 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S44 is located in Section S40-S49 â "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S44 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S44.0, S44.1, S44.2, S44.3, S44.4 and more.
Use S44 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level" 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 Injury of nerves at shoulder and upper arm level is S44.
No, S44 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S44 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S44 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.