S42 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S42 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S42
Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
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Code S42
Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
Codes under S42
S42 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S42.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S42.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S42.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S42 mean?
S42 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture of shoulder and upper arm.”
Is S42 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S42 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S42 located in ICD-10-CM?
S42 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49) (S40–S49), under category S42, Fracture of shoulder and upper arm.
What coding notes are listed for S42?
No inclusion terms are listed for S42 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-). Excludes2 notes: periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3).