S42.122
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder
Displaced fracture of acromial process, left 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)
S42.122ADisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for clos fx
S42.122BDisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for opn fx
S42.122DDisp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.122GDisp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.122KDisp fx of acromial process, l shldr, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.122PDisp fx of acromial process, l shldr, subs for fx w malunion
S42.122SDisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder is S42.122. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder". S42.122 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.122 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.122 represents "Displaced fracture of acromial process, left 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 S42.122 a billable code?
No, S42.122 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 S42.122.
What chapter is S42.122 in?
S42.122 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.122?
S42.122 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 S42.122?
S42.122 has 7 child codes, including: S42.122A (Disp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for clos fx), S42.122B (Disp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for opn fx), S42.122D (Disp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.122G (Disp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.122?
Yes, when using S42.122 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.122?
S42.122 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840636. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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