S41.042Header code — not billable
Puncture wound with foreign body of left shoulder
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S41
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S41
S41Open wound of shoulder and upper armS41.0Open wound of shoulderS41.00Unspecified open wound of shoulderS41.001Unspecified open wound of right shoulderS41.001AUnspecified open wound of right shoulder, initial encounterYesS41.001DUnspecified open wound of right shoulder, subs encntrYesS41.001SUnspecified open wound of right shoulder, sequelaYesS41.002Unspecified open wound of left shoulderS41.002AUnspecified open wound of left shoulder, initial encounterYesS41.002DUnspecified open wound of left shoulder, subs encntrYesS41.002SUnspecified open wound of left shoulder, sequelaYesS41.009Unspecified open wound of unspecified shoulder
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S41.042?
S41.042 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body of left shoulder.
Is S41.042 a billable code?
No. S41.042 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S41.042 in?
S41.042 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S41.042 become effective?
S41.042 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S41.042?
S41.042 belongs to category S41, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.