S42.343 — Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm
Is S42.343 billable?
No — S42.343 is a non-billable header code. S42.343 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 S42.343.
Billable codes under this header
- S42.343ADisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.343BDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.343DDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.343GDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.343KDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.343PDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.343SDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela
S42.343 at a glance
| Code | S42.343 |
|---|---|
| Description | Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S42.343 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S42.34, the nearest indexed parent of S42.343. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › humerus › shaft › spiral (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › humerus › shaft › spiral › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S42
The conditions below can never be reported together with S42.343 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 S42.343 to fully describe the condition. S42.343 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 S42.343, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.343 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S42.343, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.343 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S42
The conditions below are not part of S42.343, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.343 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S42.3
The conditions below are not part of S42.343, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.343 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S42.343? (7)
- S42.343ADisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.343BDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.343DDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.343GDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.343KDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.343PDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.343SDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela
How long has S42.343 existed?
S42.343 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 S42.34 family? (5)
- S42.341Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, right armnot billable
- S42.342Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left armnot billable
- S42.344Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, right armnot billable
- S42.345Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left armnot billable
- S42.346Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified armnot billable