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ICD-10 S42.279 - Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
Chapter 19 Section S40-S49

S42.279

ICD-10 Not billable

Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus

Use additional code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (per Chapter 19)
From Chapter 19:
  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
From Chapter 19:
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
From Section S40-S49:
  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region
From Section S40-S49:
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
S42.279 is a "category code," which means it's non-billable. Billable codes require more specificity. Use the list below to navigate to codes that are more specific:
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S42.279A
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Billable
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S42.279D
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Billable
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S42.279G
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Billable
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S42.279K
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Billable
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S42.279P
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Billable
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S42.279S
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela
Billable