S42.31
Non-billableGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus
Greenstick fracture of shaft of 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
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter for closed fracture
- D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
S42.30Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.32Transverse fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.33Oblique fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.34Spiral fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.35Comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.36Segmental fracture of shaft of humerus
S42.39Other fracture of shaft of humerus
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus is S42.31. The full clinical description is "Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus". S42.31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.31 represents “Greenstick fracture of shaft of 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 S42.31 a billable code?
No, S42.31 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S42.31.
What chapter is S42.31 in?
S42.31 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.31?
S42.31 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 S42.31?
S42.31 has 3 child codes, including: S42.311 (Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm), S42.312 (Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm), S42.319 (Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm).
Are additional codes required with S42.31?
Yes, when using S42.31, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.31?
S42.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841214. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.31 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like greenstick fracture of shaft of 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 S42.31?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.31 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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