Is S42.481 a billable code?
No. S42.481 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
S42.481: Torus fracture of lower end of right humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S42.481 groups related diagnoses under torus fracture of lower end of right humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S42.481
- S42.481ATorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.481DTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.481GTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.481KTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.481PTorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.481STorus fracture of lower end of right humerus, sequela
Other codes in S42.48 Torus fracture of lower end of humerus
S42.481 questions
What does S42.481 mean?
S42.481 is the ICD-10-CM code for Torus fracture of lower end of right 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.