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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for arm crush

S47

Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › arm (upper) (and shoulder)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding arm crush

The ICD-10-CM code for arm crush is S47 (Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: S47.1 (arm), S47.2 (arm) and S47.9 (unspecified arm).

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of S47, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: crushing injury of elbow (S57.0-).

Use an additional code for all associated injuries.

Common questions about arm crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for arm crush?

S47 — Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S47 billable?

No. S47 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.