ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S42.21
Unspecified fracture of surgical neck of humerus
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S42.21
Inclusion Terms
Fracture of neck of humerus NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S42.21 (Unspecified fracture of surgical neck of humerus)
ICD-10-CM code S42.21 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S42.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S42.21 - Unspecified fracture of surgical neck of humerus. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified fracture of surgical neck of humerus.