S42.482⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of lower end of left humerus
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.48
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.482:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.482ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.482DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.482GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.482KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.482PSsequelaS42.482S
Sub-codes of S42.482(6)
S42.482 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.482ATorus fracture of lower end of left humerus, initial encount…✓ BillableS42.482DTorus fracture of lower end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.482GTorus fracture of lower end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.482KTorus fracture of lower end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.482PTorus fracture of lower end of left humerus, subsequent enco…✓ BillableS42.482STorus fracture of lower end of left 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
└S42.482Torus fracture of lower end of left humerus
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