Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S42.365 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S42.365 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S42.365 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S42.365 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S42.365 is S42.36 ("Segmental fracture of shaft of humerus"). S42.365 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S42.365 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S42.365 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm is S42.365.
Yes, S42.365 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S42.365 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S42.365 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.