Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48) ICD-10-CM
The S48 code range covers traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm with 82 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 54 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- traumatic amputation at elbow level S58.0
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S48
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the S48 Range 82 codes · 54 billable
- S48 Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper armNon-billable
- S48.0 Traumatic amputation at shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.01 Complete traumatic amputation at shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.011 Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.011A Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.011D Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.011S Complete traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.012 Complete traumatic amputation at left shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.012A Complete traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.012D Complete traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.012S Complete traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.019 Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.019A Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.019D Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.019S Complete traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.02 Partial traumatic amputation at shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.021 Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.021A Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.021D Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.021S Partial traumatic amputation at right shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.022 Partial traumatic amputation at left shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.022A Partial traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.022D Partial traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.022S Partial traumatic amputation at left shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.029 Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder jointNon-billable
- S48.029A Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S48.029D Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S48.029S Partial traumatic amputation at unspecified shoulder joint, sequela
- S48.1 Traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.11 Complete traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.111 Complete traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.111A Complete traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.111D Complete traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.111S Complete traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.112 Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.112A Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.112D Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.112S Complete traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.119 Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.119A Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.119D Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.119S Complete traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.12 Partial traumatic amputation at level between shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.121 Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.121A Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.121D Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.121S Partial traumatic amputation at level between right shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.122 Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.122A Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.122D Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.122S Partial traumatic amputation at level between left shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.129 Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbowNon-billable
- S48.129A Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, initial encounter
- S48.129D Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, subsequent encounter
- S48.129S Partial traumatic amputation at level between unspecified shoulder and elbow, sequela
- S48.9 Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.91 Complete traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.911 Complete traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.911A Complete traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.911D Complete traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.911S Complete traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
- S48.912 Complete traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.912A Complete traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.912D Complete traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.912S Complete traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
- S48.919 Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.919A Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.919D Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.919S Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
- S48.92 Partial traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.921 Partial traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.921A Partial traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.921D Partial traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.921S Partial traumatic amputation of right shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
- S48.922 Partial traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.922A Partial traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.922D Partial traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.922S Partial traumatic amputation of left shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
- S48.929 Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecifiedNon-billable
- S48.929A Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, initial encounter
- S48.929D Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, subsequent encounter
- S48.929S Partial traumatic amputation of unspecified shoulder and upper arm, level unspecified, sequela
About the S48 Code Range
ICD-10 code S48 covers traumatic amputations involving the shoulder and upper arm, including both complete and partial amputations at various specific locations such as the shoulder joint and the area between shoulder and elbow. These codes are essential for accurately documenting injuries where upper arm or shoulder limbs are surgically or traumatically severed.
The ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48) includes detailed subcodes distinguishing whether the amputation is partial or complete, and specifies the side affected (right, left, or unspecified). For example, S48.011A corresponds to a complete traumatic amputation at the right shoulder joint during an initial encounter. Synonyms like "amputated at shoulder," "traumatic amputation through shoulder," and "amputated above elbow" help clarify these descriptions. Additionally, the codes incorporate seventh characters to indicate the encounter type—initial, subsequent, or sequela—which supports precise tracking of patient treatment stages. These codes guide healthcare providers and coders in accurately coding complex upper limb amputations resulting from trauma.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the S48 range?
Of the 82 codes in this range, 54 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the S48 range classify?
The range classifies traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
