Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S45 is the diagnosis code for Injury of blood vessels 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 S45. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S45 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S45 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S45 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S45 is located in Section S40-S49 â "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S45 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S45.0, S45.1, S45.2, S45.3, S45.8 and more.
Use S45 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of blood vessels 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 blood vessels at shoulder and upper arm level is S45.
No, S45 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S45 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S45 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.