S42.489⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified 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 S42.489:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.489ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.489DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.489GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.489KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.489PSsequelaS42.489S
Sub-codes of S42.489(6)
S42.489 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.489ATorus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, initial …✓ BillableS42.489DTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.489GTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.489KTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.489PTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.489STorus fracture of lower end of unspecified 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
└S42.489Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus
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