S42.212
Non-billableUnspecified disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus
Unspecified displaced fracture of surgical neck 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
Child Codes (7)
S42.212AUnsp disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus, init
S42.212BUnsp disp fx of surgical neck of l humerus, init for opn fx
S42.212DUnsp disp fx of surg nk of l humer, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.212GUnsp disp fx of surg nk of l humer, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.212KUnsp disp fx of surg neck of l humer, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.212PUnsp disp fx of surg neck of l humer, subs for fx w malunion
S42.212SUnsp disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S42.211Unspecified disp fx of surgical neck of right humerus
S42.213Unspecified disp fx of surgical neck of unspecified humerus
S42.214Unspecified nondisp fx of surgical neck of right humerus
S42.215Unspecified nondisp fx of surgical neck of left humerus
S42.216Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of unspecified humerus
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus is S42.212. The full clinical description is "Unspecified displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus". S42.212 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.212 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.212 represents “Unspecified displaced fracture of surgical neck 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 S42.212 a billable code?
No, S42.212 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 S42.212.
What chapter is S42.212 in?
S42.212 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.212?
S42.212 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 S42.212?
S42.212 has 7 child codes, including: S42.212A (Unsp disp fx of surgical neck of left humerus, init), S42.212B (Unsp disp fx of surgical neck of l humerus, init for opn fx), S42.212D (Unsp disp fx of surg nk of l humer, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.212G (Unsp disp fx of surg nk of l humer, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.212?
Yes, when using S42.212, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.212?
S42.212 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840881. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.212 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified disp fx of surgical neck of left 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 S42.212?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.212 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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