S50.842 — External constriction of left forearm
Is S50.842 billable?
No — S50.842 is a non-billable header code. S50.842 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S50.842.
S50.842 at a glance
| Code | S50.842 |
|---|---|
| Description | External constriction of left forearm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S50.842 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S50.84, the nearest indexed parent of S50.842. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Constriction › external › forearm
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S50.842 to fully describe the condition. S50.842 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S50.842, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.842 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S50.842, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.842 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50
The conditions below are not part of S50.842, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.842 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)
What codes fall under S50.842? (3)
How long has S50.842 existed?
S50.842 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.