S42.493
Non-billableOther displaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus
Other displaced fracture of lower end of unspecified 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)
S42.493AOth disp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for clos fx
S42.493BOth disp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx
S42.493DOth disp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.493GOth disp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.493KOth disp fx of lower end unsp humer, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.493POth disp fx of lower end unsp humer, subs for fx w malunion
S42.493SOther disp fx of lower end of unspecified humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other displaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other displaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus is S42.493. The full clinical description is "Other displaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus". S42.493 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.493 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.493 represents "Other displaced fracture of lower 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 S42.493 a billable code?
No, S42.493 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 S42.493.
What chapter is S42.493 in?
S42.493 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.493?
S42.493 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 S42.493?
S42.493 has 7 child codes, including: S42.493A (Oth disp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for clos fx), S42.493B (Oth disp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx), S42.493D (Oth disp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.493G (Oth disp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.493?
Yes, when using S42.493 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.493?
S42.493 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841937. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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