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S42.48 - Torus fracture of lower end of humerus


The ICD 10 Code for Torus fracture of lower end of humerus is listed as S42.48.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S42.48
Description: Torus fracture of lower end of humerus
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S42.48
  • A - initial encounter for closed 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
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
Parent S42.4 - Fracture of lower end of humerus
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S42.48:
S42.481 - Torus fracture of lower end of right humerus
S42.482 - Torus fracture of lower end of left humerus
S42.489 - Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified humerus
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S42.48:
S42.40 - Unspecified fracture of lower end of humerus
S42.41 - Simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of humerus
S42.42 - Comminuted supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of humerus
S42.43 - Fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of humerus
S42.44 - Fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of humerus
S42.45 - Fracture of lateral condyle of humerus
S42.46 - Fracture of medial condyle of humerus
S42.47 - Transcondylar fracture of humerus
S42.49 - Other fracture of lower end of humerus