S42.9 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
- S42.90 Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified
- S42.90XA Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.90XB Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.90XD Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.90XG Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.90XK Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.90XP Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.90XS Fracture of unspecified shoulder girdle, part unspecified, sequela
- S42.91 Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified
- S42.91XA Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.91XB Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.91XD Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.91XG Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.91XK Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.91XP Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.91XS Fracture of right shoulder girdle, part unspecified, sequela
- S42.92 Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified
- S42.92XA Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.92XB Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.92XD Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.92XG Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.92XK Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.92XP Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.92XS Fracture of left shoulder girdle, part unspecified, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S42.9 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
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S42.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S42.9 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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