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S42.009

Non-billable

Fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle

Fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S42.00

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

S42.009A

Fracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for clos fx

BillableS42.009B

Fracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for opn fx

BillableS42.009D

Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS42.009G

Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS42.009K

Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS42.009P

Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS42.009S

Fracture of unsp part of unspecified clavicle, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle is S42.009. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle". S42.009 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.009 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.009 represents "Fracture of unspecified part of unspecified clavicle". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S42.009 a billable code?

No, S42.009 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S42.009.

What chapter is S42.009 in?

S42.009 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.009?

S42.009 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).

What are the subcategories under S42.009?

S42.009 has 7 child codes, including: S42.009A (Fracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for clos fx), S42.009B (Fracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for opn fx), S42.009D (Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.009G (Fx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.009?

Yes, when using S42.009 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.009?

S42.009 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840378. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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