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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Humerus

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Humerus

S42.251A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fracture of right humerus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Humerus Break
Right Arm Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Humerus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Humerus

Use ICD-10 code S42.251A for displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerus, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerus, initial encounter

Billable Code
S42.251A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of displacement
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of fracture location and displacement

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies displacement and fracture location.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.XXXA

Fall, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a displaced fracture of the right humerus?

Use ICD-10 code S42.251A for a displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity of the right humerus during the initial encounter.

What is the ICD-10 code for a nondisplaced fracture of the right humerus?

The ICD-10 code for a nondisplaced fracture of the upper end of the right humerus is S42.291A.

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