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S42.126

Non-billable

Nondisp fx of acromial process, unspecified shoulder

Nondisplaced 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S42.12

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)

S42.126A

Nondisp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init

BillableS42.126B

Nondisp fx of acromial process, unsp shldr, init for opn fx

BillableS42.126D

Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thD

BillableS42.126G

Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thG

BillableS42.126K

Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thK

BillableS42.126P

Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thP

BillableS42.126S

Nondisp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of acromial process, unspecified shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of acromial process, unspecified shoulder is S42.126. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder". S42.126 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.126 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.126 represents "Nondisplaced 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 S42.126 a billable code?

No, S42.126 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 S42.126.

What chapter is S42.126 in?

S42.126 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.126?

S42.126 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 S42.126?

S42.126 has 7 child codes, including: S42.126A (Nondisp fx of acromial process, unsp shoulder, init), S42.126B (Nondisp fx of acromial process, unsp shldr, init for opn fx), S42.126D (Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thD), S42.126G (Nondisp fx of acromial pro, unsp shldr, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.126?

Yes, when using S42.126 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.126?

S42.126 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840668. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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