S42.355
Non-billableNondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm
Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left 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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (7)
S42.355ANondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init
S42.355BNondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, left arm, init for opn fx
S42.355DNondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD
S42.355GNondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG
S42.355KNondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thK
S42.355PNondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thP
S42.355SNondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, left arm, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S42.351Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
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
S42.356Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, unsp arm
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm is S42.355. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm". S42.355 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.355 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.355 represents “Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left 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 S42.355 a billable code?
No, S42.355 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 S42.355.
What chapter is S42.355 in?
S42.355 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.355?
S42.355 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 S42.355?
S42.355 has 7 child codes, including: S42.355A (Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init), S42.355B (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, left arm, init for opn fx), S42.355D (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD), S42.355G (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.355?
Yes, when using S42.355, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.355?
S42.355 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841416. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.355 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left 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 S42.355?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.355 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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