S42.31 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
- S42.311 Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm
- S42.311A Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.311D Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.311G Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.311K Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.311P Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.311S Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, sequela
- S42.312 Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm
- S42.312A Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.312D Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.312G Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.312K Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.312P Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.312S Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, sequela
- S42.319 Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm
- S42.319A Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.319D Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.319G Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.319K Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.319P Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.319S Greenstick fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S42.31 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)
S42.31 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S42.31 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
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