ICD-9-CM Code 840.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 840.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following four equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 840.8:
- ICD-10 Code S43499A, Other sprain of unspecified shoulder joint, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S46019A, Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of unspecified shoulder, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S46119A, Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of long head of biceps, unspecified arm, initial encounter (billable)
- ICD-10 Code S46819A, Strain of other muscles, fascia and tendons at shoulder and upper arm level, unspecified arm, initial encounter (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 840.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Sprains and strains of other specified sites of shoulder and upper arm
Short ICD9 Description: Sprain shoulder/arm NEC
Parent Code: 840 - Sprains and strains of shoulder and upper arm