S42.346 — Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm
Is S42.346 billable?
No — S42.346 is a non-billable header code. S42.346 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 S42.346.
Billable codes under this header
- S42.346ANondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.346BNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.346DNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.346GNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.346KNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.346PNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.346SNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela
S42.346 at a glance
| Code | S42.346 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced 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 S42.346 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S42.34, the nearest indexed parent of S42.346. 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 S42.346 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 S42.346 to fully describe the condition. S42.346 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 S42.346, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.346 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S42.346, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.346 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S42
The conditions below are not part of S42.346, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.346 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 S42.346, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S42.346 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S42.346? (7)
- S42.346ANondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.346BNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.346DNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.346GNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.346KNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.346PNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.346SNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela
How long has S42.346 existed?
S42.346 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
- S42.343Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified armnot billable
- S42.344Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, right armnot billable
- S42.345Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left armnot billable