S42.015
Non-billablePosterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle
Posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle
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
Child Codes (7)
S42.015APosterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, init
S42.015BPost disp fx of sternal end of l clavicle, init for opn fx
S42.015DPost disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thD
S42.015GPost disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thG
S42.015KPost disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thK
S42.015PPost disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thP
S42.015SPosterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, sequela
Related Codes(8)
S42.011Anterior displaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle
S42.012Anterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle
S42.013Anterior disp fx of sternal end of unspecified clavicle
S42.014Posterior disp fx of sternal end of right clavicle
S42.016Posterior disp fx of sternal end of unspecified clavicle
S42.017Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle
S42.018Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle
S42.019Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of unspecified clavicle
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle?
The ICD-10-CM code for posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle is S42.015. The full clinical description is "Posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle". S42.015 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.015 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.015 represents “Posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle”. 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 S42.015 a billable code?
No, S42.015 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 S42.015.
What chapter is S42.015 in?
S42.015 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.015?
S42.015 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 S42.015?
S42.015 has 7 child codes, including: S42.015A (Posterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, init), S42.015B (Post disp fx of sternal end of l clavicle, init for opn fx), S42.015D (Post disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thD), S42.015G (Post disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.015?
Yes, when using S42.015, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.015?
S42.015 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840419. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.015 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of left clavicle affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S42.015?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.015 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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