Fracture Right Clavicle ICD-10-CM Codes
Explore ICD-10 CM codes used for fracture of the right clavicle. Know more about the commonly used codes, their billability, synonyms, and more.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Fracture Right Clavicle
Below are the fracture right clavicle ICD codes:
- S42.001: Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle
- S42.011: Anterior displaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle
- S42.014: Posterior displaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle
- S42.017: Nondisplaced fracture of sternal end of right clavicle
- S42.021: Displaced fracture of shaft of right clavicle
- S42.024: Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of right clavicle
- S42.031: Displaced fracture of lateral end of right clavicle
- S42.034: Nondisplaced fracture of lateral end of right clavicle
Note that under each ICD code are more specific ones that practitioners are encouraged to use.
Which Fracture Right Clavicle ICD codes are Billable:
The ICD codes mentioned above are not billable. However, the more specific codes under them are billable.
Clinical Information
- The collarbone or clavicle is among the most common fractured bones in the body.
- People usually get their clavicles fractured when they apply too much force on their shoulder, such as falling on an outstretched arm or supporting something heavy on the shoulder.
- Symptoms of a clavicle fracture vary depending on the location. However, common symptoms are swelling, pain, tingling, numbness, weakness in hand/arm, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing and, in severe cases, a visible deformity.
- To diagnose, a practitioner will take an X-ray of the affected area.
- Treatment of a fractured clavicle includes pain medication, immobilization with a sling/bandage, and cold therapy.
Synonyms Include:
- Right clavicle or collarbone fracture
- Closed fracture of right clavicle
- Closed fracture of acromial end of right clavicle
- Closed fracture of shaft of right clavicle
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Commonly asked questions
You can use a fracture right clavicle ICD code once you’ve determined the side, extent, and location of the fracture on the clavicle.
The more specific diagnosis codes pertaining to fractures on the right clavicle - the ones that end with a letter - are billable.
To treat a fracture located on the right clavicle, patients will be given a sling/bandage to immobilize the area and pain medication. They may also undergo cold therapy if needed.
