S42.311⚠ Requires 7th Character
Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.31
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.311:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.311ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.311DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.311GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.311KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.311PSsequelaS42.311S
Sub-codes of S42.311(6)
S42.311 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.311AGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, initial …✓ BillableS42.311DGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subseque…✓ BillableS42.311GGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subseque…✓ BillableS42.311KGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subseque…✓ BillableS42.311PGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subseque…✓ BillableS42.311SGreenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, 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
└S42.311Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
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