S42.266
Non-billableNondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unspecified humerus
Nondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity 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)
S42.266ANondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unsp humerus, init
S42.266BNondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, init for opn fx
S42.266DNondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thD
S42.266GNondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thG
S42.266KNondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thK
S42.266PNondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thP
S42.266SNondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unsp humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unspecified humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unspecified humerus is S42.266. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of unspecified humerus". S42.266 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.266 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.266 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity 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 S42.266 a billable code?
No, S42.266 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 S42.266.
What chapter is S42.266 in?
S42.266 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.266?
S42.266 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 S42.266?
S42.266 has 7 child codes, including: S42.266A (Nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unsp humerus, init), S42.266B (Nondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, init for opn fx), S42.266D (Nondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thD), S42.266G (Nondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.266?
Yes, when using S42.266 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.266?
S42.266 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841109. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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