ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S42.3
Fracture of shaft of humerus
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S42.3
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- physeal fractures of upper end of humerus (S49.0-)
- physeal fractures of lower end of humerus (S49.1-)
Inclusion Terms
- Fracture of humerus NOS
- Fracture of upper arm NOS
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.31
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S42.3 (Fracture of shaft of humerus)
ICD-10-CM code S42.3 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 S42.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S42.3 - Fracture of shaft 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 Fracture of shaft of humerus.