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S42.471

Non-billable

Displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus

Displaced transcondylar fracture of right 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

S42.47

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)
  • fracture of shaft of humerus (S42.3-)
  • physeal fracture 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)

S42.471A

Displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus, init

BillableS42.471B

Displaced transcondy fracture of r humerus, init for opn fx

BillableS42.471D

Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS42.471G

Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS42.471K

Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS42.471P

Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS42.471S

Displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus is S42.471. The full clinical description is "Displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus". S42.471 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.471 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.471 represents "Displaced transcondylar fracture 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 S42.471 a billable code?

No, S42.471 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 S42.471.

What chapter is S42.471 in?

S42.471 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.471?

S42.471 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 S42.471?

S42.471 has 7 child codes, including: S42.471A (Displaced transcondylar fracture of right humerus, init), S42.471B (Displaced transcondy fracture of r humerus, init for opn fx), S42.471D (Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.471G (Displaced transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.471?

Yes, when using S42.471 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.471?

S42.471 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841850. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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