S42.15 – Fracture of neck of scapula

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S42.15
Code
S42.15 (claims format: S4215)
Description
Fracture of neck of scapula
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
Parent codes
S42 › S42.1

Billable codes under S42.15

S42.15 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter for closed fracture
Binitial encounter for open fracture
Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S42 – Fracture of shoulder and upper arm

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
Notes:
  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42

Block S40-S49

Includes:
  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region
Excludes2 (not included here):

Index terms for S42.15

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S42.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S42.15?

S42.15 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of neck of scapula, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S42.15 a billable code?

No. S42.15 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S42.15 belong to?

It belongs to category S42 – Fracture of shoulder and upper arm.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.