S40.272A: Other superficial bite of left shoulder, initial encounter
S40.272A, other superficial bite of left shoulder, initial encounter, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 29 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1670 (Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units), J1575 (Injection, immune globulin/hyaluronidase, (hyqvia), 100 mg…), J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with S40.272A as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1670 | Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1575 | Injection, immune globulin/hyaluronidase, (hyqvia), 100 mg immuneglobulin | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1569 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1561 | Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1459 | Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1557 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1556 | Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1568 | Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1566 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1554 | Injection, immune globulin (asceniv), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1599 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1572 | Injection, immune globulin, (flebogamma/flebogamma dif), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1460 | Injection, gamma globulin, intramuscular, 1 cc | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0840 | Injection, crotalidae polyvalent immune fab (ovine), up to 1 gram | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J0850 | Injection, cytomegalovirus immune globulin intravenous (human), per vial | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1552 | Injection, immune globulin (alyglo), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1560 | Injection, gamma globulin, intramuscular, over 10 cc | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1571 | Injection, hepatitis b immune globulin (hepagam b), intramuscular, 0.5 ml | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1573 | Injection, hepatitis b immune globulin (hepagam b), intravenous, 0.5 ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1577 | Injection, immune globulin (qivigy), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0008 | Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0009 | Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0010 | Administration of hepatitis b vaccine | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q2038 | Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluzone) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q2035 | Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
4 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing S40.272A
- A57554: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulins (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 20 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34771
- A52438: Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes)
- A54767: Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes)
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other S40 diagnoses (Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm)
- S40.271A — Other superficial bite of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.251A — Superficial foreign body of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S40.252A — Superficial foreign body of left shoulder, initial encounter
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover S40.272A (Other superficial bite of left shoulder, initial encounter)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list S40.272A as a covered diagnosis for 29 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 S40.272A?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1670 (Injection, tetanus immune globulin, human, up to 250 units, 2 articles); J1575 (Injection, immune globulin/hyaluronidase, (hyqvia), 100 mg…, 1 article); J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…, 1 article); J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…, 1 article); J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list S40.272A?
A57554 (Billing and Coding: Immune Globulins); A52438 (Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization); A54767 (Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines).
What is ICD-10-CM code S40.272A?
S40.272A is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of left shoulder, initial encounter, in category S40 (Superficial injury of shoulder and upper arm), chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J1670
- Watch J1670 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J1670
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes · All diagnoses · HCPCS lookup