Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S42.017 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle. 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 S42.017 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S42.017 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S42.017 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S42.017 is S42.01 ("Fracture of sternal end of clavicle"). S42.017 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S42.017 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S42.017 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle" 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 fracture of sternal end of right clavicle is S42.017.
Yes, S42.017 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S42.017 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S42.017 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.