S42.496B
BillableOth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx
Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
Related Codes(6)
S42.496AOth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init
S42.496DOth nondisp fx of low end unsp humer, 7thD
S42.496GOth nondisp fx of low end unsp humer, 7thG
S42.496KOth nondisp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.496POth nondisp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w malunion
S42.496SOther nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, sequela
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Fracture of distal end of humerus (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx is S42.496B. The full clinical description is "Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture". S42.496B is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S42.496B mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.496B represents “Other nondisplaced fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S42.496B a billable code?
Yes, S42.496B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S42.496B in?
S42.496B is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.496B?
S42.496B is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841963. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S42.496B relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx 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 S42.496B?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S42.496B 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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