S42.432⚠ Requires 7th Character
Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left humerus
Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S42
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S42.432:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.432ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.432BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.432DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.432GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.432KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.432PSsequelaS42.432S
Sub-codes of S42.432(7)
S42.432 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.432ADisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432BDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432DDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432GDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432KDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432PDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ BillableS42.432SDisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)├S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
└S42.432Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left …
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