S42.271⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.27
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.271:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.271ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.271DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.271GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.271KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.271PSsequelaS42.271S
Sub-codes of S42.271(6)
S42.271 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.271ATorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, initial encoun…✓ BillableS42.271DTorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.271GTorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.271KTorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.271PTorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent enc…✓ BillableS42.271STorus fracture of upper end of right humerus, sequela✓ 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
└S42.271Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus
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