S42.481⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of lower end of right humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.48
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.481:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.481ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.481DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.481GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.481KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.481PSsequelaS42.481S
Sub-codes of S42.481(6)
S42.481 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.481ATorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, initial encoun…✓ BillableS42.481DTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.481GTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.481KTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.481PTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.481STorus fracture of lower end of right 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
└S42.481Torus fracture of lower end of right humerus
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