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S42.216

Non-billable

Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unspecified humerus

Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus

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

S42.21

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)
  • fracture of shaft of humerus (S42.3-)
  • physeal fracture of upper end of humerus (S49.0-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

S42.216A

Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unsp humerus, init

BillableS42.216B

Unsp nondisp fx of surg neck of unsp humer, init for opn fx

BillableS42.216D

Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thD

BillableS42.216G

Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thG

BillableS42.216K

Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thK

BillableS42.216P

Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thP

BillableS42.216S

Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unsp humerus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unspecified humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unspecified humerus is S42.216. The full clinical description is "Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus". S42.216 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.216 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.216 represents "Unspecified nondisplaced fracture of surgical neck 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 S42.216 a billable code?

No, S42.216 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 S42.216.

What chapter is S42.216 in?

S42.216 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.216?

S42.216 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 S42.216?

S42.216 has 7 child codes, including: S42.216A (Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unsp humerus, init), S42.216B (Unsp nondisp fx of surg neck of unsp humer, init for opn fx), S42.216D (Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thD), S42.216G (Unsp nondisp fx of surg nk of unsp humer, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.216?

Yes, when using S42.216 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.216?

S42.216 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840913. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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