ICD-10-CM Code S42.1
Fracture of scapula
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code S42.1 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the seven child codes of S42.1 that describes the diagnosis 'fracture of scapula' in more detail.
- S42.1 Fracture of scapula NON-BILLABLE
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- S42.111 Displaced fracture of body of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.112 Displaced fracture of body of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.113 Displaced fracture of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.114 Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.115 Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.116 Nondisplaced fracture of body of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
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- S42.121 Displaced fracture of acromial process, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.122 Displaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.123 Displaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.124 Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.125 Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.126 Nondisplaced fracture of acromial process, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
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- S42.131 Displaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.132 Displaced fracture of coracoid process, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.133 Displaced fracture of coracoid process, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.134 Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.135 Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.136 Nondisplaced fracture of coracoid process, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
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- S42.141 Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.142 Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.143 Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.144 Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.145 Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.146 Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
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- S42.151 Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.152 Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.153 Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.154 Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, right shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.155 Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder NON-BILLABLE
- S42.156 Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulder NON-BILLABLE
The ICD code S421 is used to code Scapular fracture
A scapular fracture is a fracture of the scapula, the shoulder blade. The scapula is sturdy and located in a protected place, so it rarely breaks. When it does, it is an indication that the individual was subjected to a considerable amount of force and that severe chest trauma may be present. High-speed vehicle accidents are the most common cause. This could be anywhere from a car accident, motorcycle crash, or high speed bicycle crash but falls and blows to the area can also be responsible for the injury. Signs and symptoms are similar to those of other fractures: they include pain, tenderness, and reduced motion of the affected area although symptoms can take a couple of days to appear. Imaging techniques such as X-ray are used to diagnose scapular fracture, but the injury may not be noticed in part because it is so frequently accompanied by other, severe injuries that demand attention. The injuries that usually accompany scapular fracture generally have the greatest impact on the patient's outcome. However, the injury can also occur by itself; when it does, it does not present a significant threat to life. Treatment involves pain control and immobilizing the affected area, and, later, physical therapy.
ICD 9 Code: | 811 |
Parent Code: S42 - Fracture of shoulder and upper arm