S48.9 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
Short description: Traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm, level unsp
The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM S48.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S48.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 S48.9 may differ.