S42.436⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…
⚠ 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 S42.436:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS42.436ABinitial encounter for open fractureS42.436BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS42.436DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS42.436GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS42.436KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS42.436PSsequelaS42.436S
Sub-codes of S42.436(7)
S42.436 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S42.436ANondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436BNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436DNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436GNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436KNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436PNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ BillableS42.436SNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…✓ 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
└S42.436Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of un…
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