Is S42.255 a billable code?
No. S42.255 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
S42.255: Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S42.255 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S42.255
- S42.255ANondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.255BNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.255DNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.255GNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.255KNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.255PNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.255SNondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left 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
- S42.253Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerusheader
- S42.254Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerusheader
- S42.256Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerusheader
S42.255 questions
What does S42.255 mean?
S42.255 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left 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.