Is S50.842 a billable code?
No. S50.842 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S50.842: External constriction of left forearm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S50.842 groups related diagnoses under external constriction of left forearm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S50.842
- S50.842AExternal constriction of left forearm, initial encounter
- S50.842DExternal constriction of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.842SExternal constriction of left forearm, sequela
Other codes in S50.84 External constriction of forearm
S50.842 questions
What does S50.842 mean?
S50.842 is the ICD-10-CM code for External constriction of left forearm. 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.