S42.201
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus
Unspecified fracture of upper end of right 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
Child Codes (7)
S42.201AUnsp fracture of upper end of right humerus, init
S42.201BUnsp fracture of upper end of right humerus, init for opn fx
S42.201DUnsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.201GUnsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.201KUnsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.201PUnsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w malunion
S42.201SUnspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus is S42.201. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus". S42.201 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.201 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.201 represents “Unspecified fracture of upper end of right 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 S42.201 a billable code?
No, S42.201 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 S42.201.
What chapter is S42.201 in?
S42.201 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.201?
S42.201 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 S42.201?
S42.201 has 7 child codes, including: S42.201A (Unsp fracture of upper end of right humerus, init), S42.201B (Unsp fracture of upper end of right humerus, init for opn fx), S42.201D (Unsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.201G (Unsp fx upper end of r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.201?
Yes, when using S42.201, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.201?
S42.201 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840848. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.201 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus 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 S42.201?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.201 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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