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S42.27 - Torus fracture of upper end of humerus


The ICD 10 Code for Torus fracture of upper end of humerus is listed as S42.27.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S42.27
Description: Torus fracture of upper end of humerus
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.27
  • A - initial encounter for closed fracture
  • D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
  • S - sequela
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
Parent S42.2 - Fracture of upper end of humerus
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S42.27:
S42.271 - Torus fracture of upper end of right humerus
S42.272 - Torus fracture of upper end of left humerus
S42.279 - Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S42.27:
S42.20 - Unspecified fracture of upper end of humerus
S42.21 - Unspecified fracture of surgical neck of humerus
S42.22 - 2-part fracture of surgical neck of humerus
S42.23 - 3-part fracture of surgical neck of humerus
S42.24 - 4-part fracture of surgical neck of humerus
S42.25 - Fracture of greater tuberosity of humerus
S42.26 - Fracture of lesser tuberosity of humerus
S42.29 - Other fracture of upper end of humerus