S42.239⚠ Requires 7th Character
3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.239:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.239ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.239BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.239DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.239GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.239KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.239PSsequelaS42.239S
Sub-codes of S42.239(7)
S42.239 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.239A3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, ini…✓ BillableS42.239B3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, ini…✓ BillableS42.239D3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, sub…✓ BillableS42.239G3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, sub…✓ BillableS42.239K3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, sub…✓ BillableS42.239P3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, sub…✓ BillableS42.239S3-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus, seq…✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)├S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
└S42.2393-part fracture of surgical neck of unspecified humerus
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