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S42.13

Non-billable

Fracture of coracoid process

Fracture of coracoid process

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

S42.1

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S42.131

Displaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder

S42.132

Displaced fracture of coracoid process, left shoulder

S42.133

Displaced fracture of coracoid process, unspecified shoulder

S42.134

Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder

S42.135

Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, left shoulder

S42.136

Nondisp fx of coracoid process, unspecified shoulder

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of coracoid process?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of coracoid process is S42.13. The full clinical description is "Fracture of coracoid process". S42.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.13 represents "Fracture of coracoid process". 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 S42.13 a billable code?

No, S42.13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S42.13.

What chapter is S42.13 in?

S42.13 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.13?

S42.13 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 S42.13?

S42.13 has 6 child codes, including: S42.131 (Displaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder), S42.132 (Displaced fracture of coracoid process, left shoulder), S42.133 (Displaced fracture of coracoid process, unspecified shoulder), S42.134 (Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.13?

Yes, when using S42.13 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.13?

S42.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0272605. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.