Is S42.436 a billable code?
No. S42.436 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S42.436: Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S42.436 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S42.436
- S42.436ANondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S42.436BNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
- S42.436DNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S42.436GNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S42.436KNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S42.436PNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S42.436SNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, sequela
Other codes in S42.43 Fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of humerus
- S42.431Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerusheader
- S42.432Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left humerusheader
- S42.433Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerusheader
- S42.434Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerusheader
- S42.435Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left humerusheader
S42.436 questions
What does S42.436 mean?
S42.436 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.