S42.455
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of left humerus
Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle 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)
S42.455ANondisp fx of lateral condyle of left humerus, init
S42.455BNondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humerus, init for opn fx
S42.455DNondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thD
S42.455GNondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thG
S42.455KNondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thK
S42.455PNondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thP
S42.455SNondisp fx of lateral condyle of left humerus, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S42.451Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right humerus
S42.452Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left humerus
S42.453Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of unspecified humerus
S42.454Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of right humerus
S42.456Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unspecified humerus
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of left humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of left humerus is S42.455. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of left humerus". S42.455 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.455 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.455 represents “Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle 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 S42.455 a billable code?
No, S42.455 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 S42.455.
What chapter is S42.455 in?
S42.455 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.455?
S42.455 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 S42.455?
S42.455 has 7 child codes, including: S42.455A (Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of left humerus, init), S42.455B (Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humerus, init for opn fx), S42.455D (Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thD), S42.455G (Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l humer, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.455?
Yes, when using S42.455, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.455?
S42.455 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841784. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.455 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle 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 S42.455?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.455 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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