Reason for the Encounter/Chief Complaint: Patient was leaving her home to go to

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Reason for the Encounter/Chief Complaint: Patient was leaving her home to go to work, and the sidewalk and steps were icy. She fell going down the steps and landed hard on her right elbow. The elbow is swollen, and she cannot straighten her arm. X-ray revealed right lateral epicondyle fracture of the humerus. Diagnosis: Right lateral epicondyle fracture of the humerus, displaced Treatment: Closed treatment of right lateral displaced humeral epicondylar fracture with manipulation. Patient is to return for follow-up in one week.

WHat is the ICD-10-CM code/s?

CPT code?

Explanation / Answer

ICD 10 -CM code for closed right lateral epicondyle fracture of the humerus is S42.431 A.

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