S42.434B ICD-10-CM Code: Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S42.434BNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S42.434B sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S42
Fracture of shoulder and upper arm
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Subcategory S42.434
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus
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Code S42.434B
Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, initial encounter for open fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S42.434B.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S42.434B.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S42.434B.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S42.434B.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S42.434B.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S42.434B mean?
S42.434B is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, initial encounter for open fracture.”
Is S42.434B a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S42.434B has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S42.434B located in ICD-10-CM?
S42.434B is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49) (S40–S49), under category S42, Fracture of shoulder and upper arm and subcategory S42.434, Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus.
What coding notes are listed for S42.434B?
No inclusion terms are listed for S42.434B in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S42.434 codes
S42.434ANondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
S42.434DNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S42.434GNondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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