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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for arm upper contusion

S40.02

Contusion of upper arm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › arm (upper)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding arm upper contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for arm upper contusion is S40.02 (Contusion of upper arm).

Within S40.0 (contusion of shoulder and upper arm), S40.02 is specifically for contusion of upper arm. Related codes cover shoulder (S40.01).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific arm upper contusion codes (official index)

  • lower (with elbow)

Common questions about arm upper contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for arm upper contusion?

S40.02 — Contusion of upper arm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S40.02 billable?

No. S40.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.