2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S48.021APartial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S40-S49›S48

ICD-10-CM S48.021A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S48.021A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 913 through 914, 963 through 965. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of a limb, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S48.021A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter
Short Description
Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, init
Parent Code
S48.021
Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
CategoryS48Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm
This CodeS48.021APartial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ014
Amputation of a limb, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include:

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Convert S48.021A to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
887.2 Amput abv elbow, unilat
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S48.021AOverview

Is S48.021A (Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S48.021A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S48.021A group to?

When partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S48.021A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 887.2 (amput abv elbow, unilat). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.