S42.155 – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S42.155(claims format:S42155)- Description
- Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder
- 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 › S42.15
Billable codes under S42.155
S42.155 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S42.155A – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S42.155B – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S42.155D – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S42.155G – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S42.155K – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S42.155P – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S42.155S – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
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
- traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
- 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Related codes in S42.15
- S42.151 – Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, right shoulderHeader
- S42.152 – Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulderHeader
- S42.153 – Displaced fracture of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulderHeader
- S42.154 – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, right shoulderHeader
- S42.156 – Nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, unspecified shoulderHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S42.155?
S42.155 is the ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of neck of scapula, left shoulder, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S42.155 a billable code?
No. S42.155 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S42.155 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.