S42.146 — Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder
Is S42.146 billable?
No — S42.146 is a non-billable header code. S42.146 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 7 billable codes beneath S42.146.
Billable codes under this header
- S42.146ANondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.146BNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.146DNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.146GNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.146KNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.146PNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.146SNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, sequela
S42.146 at a glance
| Code | S42.146 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S42.146 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S42.14, the nearest indexed parent of S42.146. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › scapula › glenoid cavity (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › scapula › glenoid cavity › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S42
The conditions below can never be reported together with S42.146 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S42.146 to fully describe the condition. S42.146 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S42.146, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.146 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S42.146, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.146 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S42
The conditions below are not part of S42.146, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.146 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
What codes fall under S42.146? (7)
- S42.146ANondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.146BNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.146DNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.146GNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.146KNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.146PNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.146SNondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulder, sequela
How long has S42.146 existed?
S42.146 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.
What other codes are in the S42.14 family? (5)
- S42.141Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shouldernot billable
- S42.142Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shouldernot billable
- S42.143Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shouldernot billable
- S42.144Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shouldernot billable
- S42.145Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shouldernot billable