S42.434⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…
⚠ 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 S42.434:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.434ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.434BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.434DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.434GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.434KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.434PSsequelaS42.434S
Sub-codes of S42.434(7)
S42.434 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.434ANondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434BNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434DNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434GNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434KNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434PNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ BillableS42.434SNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…✓ 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
└S42.434Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of ri…
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