S42.435⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left humerus
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…
⚠ 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 S42.435:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.435ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.435BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.435DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.435GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.435KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.435PSsequelaS42.435S
Sub-codes of S42.435(7)
S42.435 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.435ANondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435BNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435DNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435GNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435KNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435PNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ BillableS42.435SNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…✓ 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
└S42.435Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of le…
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