S42.279⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified 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 S42.279:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.279ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.279DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.279GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.279KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.279PSsequelaS42.279S
Sub-codes of S42.279(6)
S42.279 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.279ATorus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, initial …✓ BillableS42.279DTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.279GTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.279KTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.279PTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subseque…✓ BillableS42.279STorus fracture of upper end of unspecified 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
└S42.279Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
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