S42.48

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Torus fracture of lower end of humerus

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, 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

S42.4Fracture of lower end of humerus

S42.48Torus fracture of lower end of humerusNot billable

S42.481Torus fracture of lower end of right humerusBillable

S42.482Torus fracture of lower end of left humerusBillable

S42.489Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerusBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S42.48:

subcategoryS42.4

Fracture of lower end of humerus

categoryS42

Fracture of shoulder and upper arm

Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)

chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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