S41.159Header code — not billable
Open bite of unspecified upper arm
- 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 S41.159?
S41.159 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Open bite of unspecified upper arm.
Is S41.159 a billable code?
No. S41.159 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 S41.159 in?
S41.159 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S41.159 become effective?
S41.159 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S41.159?
S41.159 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.