S42.265⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.265:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.265ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.265BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.265DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.265GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.265KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.265PSsequelaS42.265S
Sub-codes of S42.265(7)
S42.265 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.265ANondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265BNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265DNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265GNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265KNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265PNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ BillableS42.265SNondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, …✓ 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
└S42.265Nondisplaced fracture of lesser tuberosity of left humerus
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