S42.351
Non-billableDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (7)
S42.351ADisplaced comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init
S42.351BDispl commnt fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init for opn fx
S42.351DDispl commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thD
S42.351GDispl commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG
S42.351KDispl commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thK
S42.351PDispl commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thP
S42.351SDisplaced comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S42.352Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm
S42.353Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, unsp arm
S42.354Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
S42.355Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm
S42.356Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, unsp arm
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm is S42.351. The full clinical description is "Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm". S42.351 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.351 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.351 represents “Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm”. 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 S42.351 a billable code?
No, S42.351 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 S42.351.
What chapter is S42.351 in?
S42.351 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.351?
S42.351 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 S42.351?
S42.351 has 7 child codes, including: S42.351A (Displaced comminuted fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init), S42.351B (Displ commnt fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init for opn fx), S42.351D (Displ commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thD), S42.351G (Displ commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.351?
Yes, when using S42.351, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.351?
S42.351 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841384. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.351 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm 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 S42.351?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.351 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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