Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S42.354 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right 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 S42.354 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S42.354 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S42.354 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S42.354 is S42.35 ("Comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus"). S42.354 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S42.354 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S42.354 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right 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 comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm is S42.354.
Yes, S42.354 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S42.354 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S42.354 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.