ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for arm upper bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › arm (upper)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding arm upper bite
The ICD-10-CM code for arm upper bite is S41.15 (Open bite of upper arm). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S41.15.
Within S41.1 (open wound of upper arm), S41.15 is specifically for open bite of upper arm. Related codes cover unspecified open wound of upper arm (S41.10), laceration without foreign body of upper arm (S41.11), laceration with foreign body of upper arm (S41.12), puncture wound without foreign body of upper arm (S41.13) and puncture wound with foreign body of upper arm (S41.14).
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.
Don't report S41.15 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of upper arm (S40.87).
More specific arm upper bite codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S41.15)
- superficial bite of upper arm (S40.87)
Common questions about arm upper bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for arm upper bite?
- S41.15 — Open bite of upper arm (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S40.87, S40.86.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec arm upper bite?
- S40.87 — Other superficial bite of upper arm (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S41.15 billable?
- No. S41.15 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.