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S42.332

Non-billable

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

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

S42.33

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)
  • physeal fractures of upper end of humerus (S49.0-)
  • physeal fractures of lower end of humerus (S49.1-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (7)

S42.332A

Displaced oblique fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init

BillableS42.332B

Displ oblique fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init for opn fx

BillableS42.332D

Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD

BillableS42.332G

Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG

BillableS42.332K

Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thK

BillableS42.332P

Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thP

BillableS42.332S

Displaced oblique fx shaft of humerus, left arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm is S42.332. The full clinical description is "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm". S42.332 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.332 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.332 represents "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm". 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 S42.332 a billable code?

No, S42.332 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 S42.332.

What chapter is S42.332 in?

S42.332 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.332?

S42.332 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 S42.332?

S42.332 has 7 child codes, including: S42.332A (Displaced oblique fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init), S42.332B (Displ oblique fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init for opn fx), S42.332D (Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD), S42.332G (Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.332?

Yes, when using S42.332 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.332?

S42.332 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841294. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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