S42.441
Non-billableDisp fx (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus
Displaced fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (7)
S42.441ADisp fx (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of r humerus, init
S42.441BDisp fx of medial epicondyle of r humerus, init for opn fx
S42.441DDisp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, 7thD
S42.441GDisp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, 7thG
S42.441KDisp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, subs for fx w nonunion
S42.441PDisp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, subs for fx w malunion
S42.441SDisp fx of medial epicondyle of r humerus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disp fx (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for disp fx (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus is S42.441. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus". S42.441 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S42.441 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S42.441 represents "Displaced fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of right humerus". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S42.441 a billable code?
No, S42.441 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S42.441.
What chapter is S42.441 in?
S42.441 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S42.441?
S42.441 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-).
What are the subcategories under S42.441?
S42.441 has 7 child codes, including: S42.441A (Disp fx (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of r humerus, init), S42.441B (Disp fx of medial epicondyle of r humerus, init for opn fx), S42.441D (Disp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, 7thD), S42.441G (Disp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S42.441?
Yes, when using S42.441 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.441?
S42.441 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841679. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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