S42.296BBillable
Other nondisplaced fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
Short description: Oth nondisp fx of upper end of unsp humerus, init for opn fx
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S42
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S42
S42Fracture of shoulder and upper armS42.0Fracture of clavicleS42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicleS42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicleS42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fxYesS42.001BFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for opn fxYesS42.001DFx unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w routn healYesS42.001GFx unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w delay healYesS42.001KFracture of unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w nonunionYesS42.001PFracture of unsp part of r clavicle, subs for fx w malunionYesS42.001SFracture of unspecified part of right clavicle, sequelaYesS42.002Fracture of unspecified part of left clavicle
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S42.296B?
S42.296B is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other nondisplaced fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture.
Is S42.296B a billable code?
Yes. S42.296B is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S42.296B in?
S42.296B falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S42.296B become effective?
S42.296B has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S42.296B?
S42.296B belongs to category S42, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.