S42.495
Non-billableOther nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left humerus
Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left 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)
S42.495AOth nondisp fx of lower end of left humerus, init
S42.495BOth nondisp fx of lower end of left humerus, init for opn fx
S42.495DOth nondisp fx of low end l humer, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.495GOth nondisp fx of low end l humer, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.495KOth nondisp fx of lower end l humer, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.495POth nondisp fx of lower end l humer, subs for fx w malunion
S42.495SOther nondisp fx of lower end of left humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left humerus is S42.495. The full clinical description is "Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left humerus". S42.495 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.495 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.495 represents "Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of left 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 S42.495 a billable code?
No, S42.495 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 S42.495.
What chapter is S42.495 in?
S42.495 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.495?
S42.495 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 S42.495?
S42.495 has 7 child codes, including: S42.495A (Oth nondisp fx of lower end of left humerus, init), S42.495B (Oth nondisp fx of lower end of left humerus, init for opn fx), S42.495D (Oth nondisp fx of low end l humer, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.495G (Oth nondisp fx of low end l humer, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.495?
Yes, when using S42.495 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.495?
S42.495 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841953. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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