S42.123
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder
Displaced fracture of acromial process, 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)
S42.123ADisp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init for clos fx
S42.123BDisp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init for opn fx
S42.123DDisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thD
S42.123GDisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thG
S42.123KDisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.123PDisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, subs for fx w malunion
S42.123SDisp fx of acromial process, unspecified shoulder, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder is S42.123. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder". S42.123 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.123 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.123 represents "Displaced fracture of acromial process, 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 S42.123 a billable code?
No, S42.123 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 S42.123.
What chapter is S42.123 in?
S42.123 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.123?
S42.123 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 S42.123?
S42.123 has 7 child codes, including: S42.123A (Disp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init for clos fx), S42.123B (Disp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init for opn fx), S42.123D (Disp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thD), S42.123G (Disp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.123?
Yes, when using S42.123 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.123?
S42.123 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840644. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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