Fracture ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for fracture
Fracture codes in ICD-10-CM are extensive and found throughout Chapter 19 (S-codes). They specify the bone, location on the bone, fracture type (closed/open, displaced/nondisplaced), and laterality. The 7th character indicates initial encounter (A), subsequent encounter (D), or sequela (S). Common fractures include hip (S72), wrist (S52), and ankle (S82).
Total Codes
14545
Billable Codes
13053
Categories
6
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for fracture. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (13053)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for fracture.
S42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx
S42.001BFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.001DFx unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.001GFx unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.001KFracture of unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.001PFracture of unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w malunion
S42.001SFracture of unspecified part of right clavicle, sequela
S42.002AFracture of unsp part of left clavicle, init for clos fx
S42.002BFracture of unsp part of left clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.002DFx unsp part of l clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.002GFx unsp part of l clavicle, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.002KFracture of unsp part of l clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.002PFracture of unsp part of l clavicle, subs for fx w malunion
S42.002SFracture of unspecified part of left clavicle, sequela
S42.009AFracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for clos fx
S42.009BFracture of unsp part of unsp clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.009DFx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.009GFx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.009KFx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.009PFx unsp part of unsp clavicle, subs for fx w malunion
S42.009SFracture of unsp part of unspecified clavicle, sequela
S42.011AAnterior disp fx of sternal end of right clavicle, init
S42.011BAnt disp fx of sternal end of r clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.011DAnt disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thD
S42.011GAnt disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thG
S42.011KAnt disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thK
S42.011PAnt disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thP
S42.011SAnterior disp fx of sternal end of right clavicle, sequela
S42.012AAnterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, init
S42.012BAnt disp fx of sternal end of l clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.012DAnt disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thD
S42.012GAnt disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thG
S42.012KAnt disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thK
S42.012PAnt disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thP
S42.012SAnterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, sequela
S42.013AAnterior disp fx of sternal end of unsp clavicle, init
S42.013BAnt disp fx of sternal end of unsp clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.013DAnt disp fx of sternal end unsp clavicle, 7thD
S42.013GAnt disp fx of sternal end unsp clavicle, 7thG
S42.013KAnt disp fx of sternal end unsp clavicle, 7thK
S42.013PAnt disp fx of sternal end unsp clavicle, 7thP
S42.013SAnterior disp fx of sternal end of unsp clavicle, sequela
S42.014APosterior disp fx of sternal end of right clavicle, init
S42.014BPost disp fx of sternal end of r clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.014DPost disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thD
S42.014GPost disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thG
S42.014KPost disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thK
S42.014PPost disp fx of sternal end r clavicle, 7thP
S42.014SPosterior disp fx of sternal end of right clavicle, sequela
S42.015APosterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, init
...and 13003 more specific codes. Search all codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for broken bone?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for fracture are S72, S52, S82. There are 14545 total codes related to fracture, of which 13053 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for fracture?
There are 14545 ICD-10-CM codes related to fracture. Of these, 13053 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which fracture ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for fracture include: S42.001A (Fracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx); S42.001B (Fracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for opn fx); S42.001D (Fx unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is S72 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S72 (Fracture of femur) is a non-billable header code. You need to use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What are other names for fracture in ICD-10?
Fracture may also be referred to as: broken bone, fracture, bone fracture, hip fracture, wrist fracture, ankle fracture. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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