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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for shoulder contusion

S40.01

Contusion of shoulder

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding shoulder contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for shoulder contusion is S40.01 (Contusion of shoulder).

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

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 contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for shoulder contusion?

S40.01 — Contusion of shoulder (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S40.01 billable?

No. S40.01 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.