S42.242⚠ Requires 7th Character
4-part fracture of surgical neck of left 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 S42.242:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.242ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.242BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.242DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.242GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.242KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.242PSsequelaS42.242S
Sub-codes of S42.242(7)
S42.242 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.242A4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, initial en…✓ BillableS42.242B4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, initial en…✓ BillableS42.242D4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, subsequent…✓ BillableS42.242G4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, subsequent…✓ BillableS42.242K4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, subsequent…✓ BillableS42.242P4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, subsequent…✓ BillableS42.242S4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, sequela✓ 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
└S42.2424-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus
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