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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Humeral Neck Fracture

S42.21XA
S42.22XA

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the left humeral neck
Left proximal humerus fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Humeral Neck Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S42.21XA for displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture

Non-Billable
S42.21XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Displacement greater than 1 cm or angulation greater than 45°

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies displacement and encounter type.

Nondisplaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture

Non-Billable
S42.22XA
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced fracture of surgical neck of left humerus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nondisplacement and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.011A

Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left humerus

Use when the fracture is due to osteoporosis.

W19.XXXA

Unspecified fall, initial encounter

Use to specify the cause of the fracture if due to a fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus is S42.21XA for an initial encounter.

How do you code a nondisplaced left humeral neck fracture?

For a nondisplaced fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus, use ICD-10 code S42.22XA for an initial encounter.

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