S42.239
Non-billable3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus
3-part 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.
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)
S42.239A3-part fracture of surgical neck of unsp humerus, init
S42.239B3-part fx surgical neck of unsp humerus, init for opn fx
S42.239D3-part fx surg neck of unsp humer, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.239G3-part fx surg neck of unsp humer, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.239K3-part fx surg neck of unsp humerus, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.239P3-part fx surg neck of unsp humerus, subs for fx w malunion
S42.239S3-part fracture of surgical neck of unsp humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for 3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for 3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus is S42.239. The full clinical description is "3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus". S42.239 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.239 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.239 represents "3-part 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 S42.239 a billable code?
No, S42.239 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 S42.239.
What chapter is S42.239 in?
S42.239 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.239?
S42.239 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 S42.239?
S42.239 has 7 child codes, including: S42.239A (3-part fracture of surgical neck of unsp humerus, init), S42.239B (3-part fx surgical neck of unsp humerus, init for opn fx), S42.239D (3-part fx surg neck of unsp humer, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.239G (3-part fx surg neck of unsp humer, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.239?
Yes, when using S42.239 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.239?
S42.239 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840987. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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