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S42.252

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus

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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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S42
  • • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S42.2
  • • fracture of shaft of humerus (S42.3-)
  • • physeal fracture of upper end of humerus (S49.0-)
S42
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)

Child Codes (7)

S42.252ADisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fractureS42.252BDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, initial encounter for open fractureS42.252DDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.252GDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.252KDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.252PDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.252SDisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S42.252 represents displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus. 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 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 7 more specific child codes under S42.252. Coders should note that S42.252 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S42.252?

ICD-10-CM code S42.252 is "Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S42.252 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S42.252 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S42.252?

S42.252 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S42.252 be coded with other codes?

S42.252 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S42.25

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

S42.251Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerusS42.253Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerusS42.254Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of right humerusS42.255Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerusS42.256Nondisplaced fracture of greater tuberosity of unspecified humerus

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Code Information

CodeS42.252
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS42.25
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes7

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)