Is S42.272 a billable code?
No. S42.272 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S42.272: Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S42.272 groups related diagnoses under torus fracture of upper end 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 S42.272
- S42.272ATorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.272DTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.272GTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.272KTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.272PTorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.272STorus fracture of upper end of left humerus, sequela
Other codes in S42.27 Torus fracture of upper end of humerus
S42.272 questions
What does S42.272 mean?
S42.272 is the ICD-10-CM code for Torus fracture of upper end 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.