S42.14

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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• traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

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S42

• periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)

Child Codes (6)

S42.141Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shoulderHeader S42.142Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shoulderHeader S42.143Displaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulderHeader S42.144Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, right shoulderHeader S42.145Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, left shoulderHeader S42.146Nondisplaced fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula, unspecified shoulderHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S42.14 represents fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under S42.14. Coders should note that S42.14 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S42.14?

ICD-10-CM code S42.14 is "Fracture of glenoid cavity of scapula". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S42.14 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S42.14 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S42.14?

S42.14 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S42.14 be coded with other codes?

S42.14 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S42.1

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S42.10Fracture of unspecified part of scapula S42.11Fracture of body of scapula S42.12Fracture of acromial process S42.13Fracture of coracoid process S42.15Fracture of neck of scapula S42.19Fracture of other part of scapula

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Code Information

CodeS42.14

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS42.1

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)