S42.27 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S42.271 Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus
- S42.271A Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.271D Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.271G Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.271K Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.271P Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.271S Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus, sequela
- S42.272 Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus
- S42.272A Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.272D Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.272G Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.272K Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.272P Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.272S Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus, sequela
- S42.279 Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
- S42.279A Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.279D Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.279G Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.279K Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.279P Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.279S Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S42.27 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- S42 Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
- S42.0 Fracture of clavicle
- S42.1 Fracture of scapula
- S42.2 Fracture of upper end of humerus
- S42.3 Fracture of shaft of humerus
- S42.4 Fracture of lower end of humerus
- S42.9 Fracture of shoulder girdle, part unspecified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S42.27 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S42.27 ICD 10 code
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are:
- Intense pain
- Deformity - the limb looks out of place
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Problems moving a limb
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
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