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S42.354

Non-billable

Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right 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

S42.35

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)

S42.354A

Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init

BillableS42.354B

Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, right arm, init for opn fx

BillableS42.354D

Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thD

BillableS42.354G

Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG

BillableS42.354K

Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thK

BillableS42.354P

Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thP

BillableS42.354S

Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm is S42.354. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm". S42.354 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.354 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.354 represents "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right 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 S42.354 a billable code?

No, S42.354 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 S42.354.

What chapter is S42.354 in?

S42.354 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.354?

S42.354 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 S42.354?

S42.354 has 7 child codes, including: S42.354A (Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init), S42.354B (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, right arm, init for opn fx), S42.354D (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thD), S42.354G (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.354?

Yes, when using S42.354 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.354?

S42.354 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841408. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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