S42.342Header code — not billable

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S42
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S42

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S42.342?

S42.342 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm.

Is S42.342 a billable code?

No. S42.342 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is S42.342 in?

S42.342 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S42.342 become effective?

S42.342 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S42.342?

S42.342 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.