S42.109
Non-billableFracture of unsp part of scapula, unspecified shoulder
Fracture of unspecified part of scapula, unspecified shoulder
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (7)
S42.109AFracture of unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, init
S42.109BFx unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, init for opn fx
S42.109DFx unsp prt of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.109GFx unsp prt of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.109KFx unsp part of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.109PFx unsp part of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w malunion
S42.109SFracture of unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unsp part of scapula, unspecified shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unsp part of scapula, unspecified shoulder is S42.109. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified part of scapula, unspecified shoulder". S42.109 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.109 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.109 represents "Fracture of unspecified part of scapula, unspecified shoulder". 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 S42.109 a billable code?
No, S42.109 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 S42.109.
What chapter is S42.109 in?
S42.109 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.109?
S42.109 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 S42.109?
S42.109 has 7 child codes, including: S42.109A (Fracture of unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, init), S42.109B (Fx unsp part of scapula, unsp shoulder, init for opn fx), S42.109D (Fx unsp prt of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.109G (Fx unsp prt of scapula, unsp shldr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.109?
Yes, when using S42.109 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.109?
S42.109 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840572. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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