AutoICD API

S42.279

Non-billable

Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus

Torus 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S42.27

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)
  • 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 (6)

S42.279A

Torus fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init

BillableS42.279D

Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS42.279G

Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS42.279K

Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS42.279P

Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS42.279S

Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus is S42.279. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus". S42.279 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.279 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.279 represents "Torus 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 S42.279 a billable code?

No, S42.279 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 S42.279.

What chapter is S42.279 in?

S42.279 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.279?

S42.279 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 S42.279?

S42.279 has 6 child codes, including: S42.279A (Torus fracture of upper end of unsp humerus, init), S42.279D (Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.279G (Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), S42.279K (Torus fx upper end of unsp humerus, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.279?

Yes, when using S42.279 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.279?

S42.279 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841132. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Try FreeView API Docs

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.