2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S48.129SPartial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S40-S49›S48
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character S — Sequela
- Chronic Condition
S48.129S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 559 through 561. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S48.129S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
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.
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 S48.129S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S48.129SOverview
Is S48.129S a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S48.129S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S48.129S group to?
When partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 559, 560, 561, with relative weights from 0.8039 to 1.8649 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S48.129S exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S48.129S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.9 (late eff traumat amputat). 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.
