S42.272⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.27
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.272:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.272ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.272DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.272GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.272KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.272PSsequelaS42.272S
Sub-codes of S42.272(6)
S42.272 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.272ATorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encount…✓ BillableS42.272DTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.272GTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.272KTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.272PTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.272STorus fracture of upper end 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
└S42.272Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus
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