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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Humeral Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Humeral Fracture

S42.292B
S42.395D

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

Also Known as:
Upper Arm Fracture
Proximal Humerus Fracture
Humeral Shaft Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Humeral Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Humeral Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S42.292B for displaced open fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for open fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced open fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for open fracture

Billable Code
S42.292B
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of open wound and displacement on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Open fracture of the proximal humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'displaced' and 'open' to avoid unspecified coding.

Displaced fracture of shaft of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Non-Billable
S42.395D
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Follow-up imaging showing healing progress
  • • Documentation of fracture type and healing status

Applicable To

  • • Displaced shaft fracture of the humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the encounter type is clearly documented to use the correct 7th character.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

X99.9

Assault by sharp object

Use to document the external cause of the fracture if applicable.

S47.8

Crushing injury of shoulder and upper arm

Use if there is an associated crushing injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced humeral fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced open fracture of the upper end of the left humerus is S42.292B, used for initial encounters.

How do you code a humeral shaft fracture?

For a displaced fracture of the shaft of the left humerus, use code S42.395D for subsequent encounters with routine healing.

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