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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Humeral Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Left Humeral Fracture

S42.202A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the left humerus
Left arm fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Humeral Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S42.202A for unspecified fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S42.202A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of fracture location and type

Applicable To

  • • Fracture of the surgical neck of left humerus
  • • Fracture of the anatomical neck of left humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W00.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling, initial encounter

Use to document the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified fracture of the upper end of the left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture, is S42.202A.

How do you code a left humeral fracture?

To code a left humeral fracture, specify the fracture location, type, and encounter details. Use codes like S42.202A for proximal fractures.

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