S42.255⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity 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 S42.255:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.255ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.255BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.255DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.255GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.255KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.255PSsequelaS42.255S
Sub-codes of S42.255(7)
S42.255 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.255ANondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255BNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255DNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255GNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255KNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255PNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ BillableS42.255SNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus,…✓ 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
└S42.255Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus
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