S42.401
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of lower end of right humerus
Unspecified fracture of lower end of right 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)
S42.401AUnsp fracture of lower end of right humerus, init
S42.401BUnsp fracture of lower end of right humerus, init for opn fx
S42.401DUnsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.401GUnsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.401KUnsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.401PUnsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w malunion
S42.401SUnspecified fracture of lower end of right humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of lower end of right humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of lower end of right humerus is S42.401. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of lower end of right humerus". S42.401 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.401 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.401 represents "Unspecified fracture of lower end of right 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 S42.401 a billable code?
No, S42.401 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 S42.401.
What chapter is S42.401 in?
S42.401 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.401?
S42.401 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 S42.401?
S42.401 has 7 child codes, including: S42.401A (Unsp fracture of lower end of right humerus, init), S42.401B (Unsp fracture of lower end of right humerus, init for opn fx), S42.401D (Unsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.401G (Unsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.401?
Yes, when using S42.401 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.401?
S42.401 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841507. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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