S42.209
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
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)
S42.209AUnsp fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init for clos fx
S42.209BUnsp fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx
S42.209DUnsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.209GUnsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.209KUnsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.209PUnsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w malunion
S42.209SUnsp fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus is S42.209. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus". S42.209 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.209 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.209 represents "Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus". 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 S42.209 a billable code?
No, S42.209 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 S42.209.
What chapter is S42.209 in?
S42.209 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.209?
S42.209 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 S42.209?
S42.209 has 7 child codes, including: S42.209A (Unsp fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init for clos fx), S42.209B (Unsp fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx), S42.209D (Unsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.209G (Unsp fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.209?
Yes, when using S42.209 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.209?
S42.209 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840864. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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