S42.122
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder
Displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder
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)
S42.122ADisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for clos fx
S42.122BDisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for opn fx
S42.122DDisp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.122GDisp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.122KDisp fx of acromial process, l shldr, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.122PDisp fx of acromial process, l shldr, subs for fx w malunion
S42.122SDisp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S42.121Displaced fracture of acromial process, right shoulder
S42.123Displaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder
S42.124Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, right shoulder
S42.125Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder
S42.126Nondisp fx of acromial process, unspecified shoulder
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder is S42.122. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder". S42.122 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.122 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.122 represents “Displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder”. 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 S42.122 a billable code?
No, S42.122 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 S42.122.
What chapter is S42.122 in?
S42.122 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.122?
S42.122 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 S42.122?
S42.122 has 7 child codes, including: S42.122A (Disp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for clos fx), S42.122B (Disp fx of acromial process, left shoulder, init for opn fx), S42.122D (Disp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.122G (Disp fx of acromial pro, l shldr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.122?
Yes, when using S42.122, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.122?
S42.122 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840636. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.122 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder 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 S42.122?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.122 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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