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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for shoulder abrasion

S40.21

Abrasion of shoulder

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › shoulder”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding shoulder abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for shoulder abrasion is S40.21 (Abrasion of shoulder).

Within S40.2 (other superficial injuries of shoulder), S40.21 is specifically for abrasion of shoulder. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of shoulder (S40.22), external constriction of shoulder (S40.24), superficial foreign body of shoulder (S40.25), insect bite (nonvenomous) of shoulder (S40.26) and other superficial bite of shoulder (S40.27).

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.

Common questions about shoulder abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for shoulder abrasion?

S40.21 — Abrasion of shoulder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S40.21 billable?

No. S40.21 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.