S42.48
Non-billableTorus fracture of lower end of humerus
Torus fracture of lower end 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(9)
S42.40Unspecified fracture of lower end of humerus
S42.41Simple suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl fracture of humerus
S42.42Comminuted suprcndl fracture w/o intrcndl fx humerus
S42.43Fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of humerus
S42.44Fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of humerus
S42.45Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus
S42.46Fracture of medial condyle of humerus
S42.47Transcondylar fracture of humerus
S42.49Other fracture of lower end of humerus
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of lower end of humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of humerus is S42.48. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of lower end of humerus". S42.48 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.48 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.48 represents “Torus fracture of lower end 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 S42.48 a billable code?
No, S42.48 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 S42.48.
What chapter is S42.48 in?
S42.48 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.48?
S42.48 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 S42.48?
S42.48 has 3 child codes, including: S42.481 (Torus fracture of lower end of right humerus), S42.482 (Torus fracture of lower end of left humerus), S42.489 (Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus).
Are additional codes required with S42.48?
Yes, when using S42.48, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.48?
S42.48 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841898. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.48 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like torus fracture of lower end 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 S42.48?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.48 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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