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S42.116

Non-billable

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder

Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder

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

S42.11

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)

S42.116A

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shoulder, init

BillableS42.116B

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, init for opn fx

BillableS42.116D

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thD

BillableS42.116G

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thG

BillableS42.116K

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thK

BillableS42.116P

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thP

BillableS42.116S

Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder is S42.116. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder". S42.116 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.116 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.116 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of body 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 S42.116 a billable code?

No, S42.116 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 S42.116.

What chapter is S42.116 in?

S42.116 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.116?

S42.116 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 S42.116?

S42.116 has 7 child codes, including: S42.116A (Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shoulder, init), S42.116B (Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, init for opn fx), S42.116D (Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thD), S42.116G (Nondisp fx of body of scapula, unsp shldr, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.116?

Yes, when using S42.116 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.116?

S42.116 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840620. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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