S42.279S

Billable

Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela

Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S42.279
Related Codes(5)

Related Conditions

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)

Clinical Terms

  • Fracture of upper end of humerus (disorder)
  • Fracture of proximal end of humerus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela?

The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela is S42.279S. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela". S42.279S is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S42.279S mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.279S represents “Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S42.279S a billable code?

Yes, S42.279S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S42.279S in?

S42.279S is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.279S?

S42.279S is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841138. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S42.279S relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela 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 S42.279S?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.279S 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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