S42.473
Non-billableDisplaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified humerus
Displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified 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)
S42.473ADisplaced transcondylar fracture of unsp humerus, init
S42.473BDisplaced transcondy fx unsp humerus, init for opn fx
S42.473DDispl transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal
S42.473GDispl transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal
S42.473KDisplaced transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.473PDisplaced transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w malunion
S42.473SDisplaced transcondylar fracture of unsp humerus, sequela
Related Codes(5)
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified humerus is S42.473. The full clinical description is "Displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified humerus". S42.473 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.473 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.473 represents “Displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified 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 S42.473 a billable code?
No, S42.473 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 S42.473.
What chapter is S42.473 in?
S42.473 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.473?
S42.473 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 S42.473?
S42.473 has 7 child codes, including: S42.473A (Displaced transcondylar fracture of unsp humerus, init), S42.473B (Displaced transcondy fx unsp humerus, init for opn fx), S42.473D (Displ transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w routn heal), S42.473G (Displ transcondy fx unsp humerus, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.473?
Yes, when using S42.473, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.473?
S42.473 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841866. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.473 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like displaced transcondylar fracture of unspecified 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 S42.473?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.473 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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