ICD-10 S46.291A
Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter
ICD10
S46.291A
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Description
Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter
Common Specialties
Orthopedics
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
S46 S46.0 S46.00 S46.001 S46.001A S46.001D S46.001S S46.002 S46.002A S46.002D S46.002S S46.009 S46.009A S46.009D S46.009S
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