S42.449

Non-billable

Incarcerated fracture of medial epicondyle of unsp humerus

Incarcerated fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of unspecified humerus

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S42.44

Child Codes

7

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)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of shoulder and upper arm (S48.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic shoulder joint (M97.3)
  • fracture of shaft of humerus (S42.3-)
  • physeal fracture of lower end of humerus (S49.1-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for incarcerated fracture of medial epicondyle of unsp humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for incarcerated fracture of medial epicondyle of unsp humerus is S42.449. The full clinical description is "Incarcerated fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of unspecified humerus". S42.449 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S42.449 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S42.449 represents "Incarcerated fracture (avulsion) of medial epicondyle of unspecified 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 S42.449 a billable code?

No, S42.449 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 S42.449.

What chapter is S42.449 in?

S42.449 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S42.449?

S42.449 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 S42.449?

S42.449 has 7 child codes, including: S42.449A (Incarcerated fx of medial epicondyl of unsp humerus, init), S42.449B (Incarcerated fx of med epicondyl of unsp humer, 7thB), S42.449D (Incarcerated fx of med epicondyl of unsp humer, 7thD), S42.449G (Incarcerated fx of med epicondyl of unsp humer, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S42.449?

Yes, when using S42.449 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S42.449?

S42.449 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2841743. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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