Is S42.253 a billable code?
No. S42.253 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S42.253: Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S42.253 groups related diagnoses under displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S42.253
- S42.253ADisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.253BDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.253DDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.253GDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.253KDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.253PDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.253SDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus, sequela
Other codes in S42.25 Fracture of greater tuberosity of humerus
- S42.251Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerusheader
- S42.252Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerusheader
- S42.254Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerusheader
- S42.255Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerusheader
- S42.256Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerusheader
S42.253 questions
What does S42.253 mean?
S42.253 is the ICD-10-CM code for Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.