S42.2

Non-billable

Fracture of upper end of humerus

S42.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of upper end of humerus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S42.20 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S42
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…

Read more about Fractures at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Fracture of proximal end of humerus

Excludes2 — not included here

  • fracture of shaft of humerus (S42.3-)
  • physeal fracture of upper end of humerus (S49.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S42.2?
S42.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of upper end of humerus". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S42.2 a billable code?
No — S42.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S42.20) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S42.2?
S42.2 has 9 more specific child codes, including S42.20, S42.21, S42.22.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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