Question # 10 of the coding quiz asks "Which ICD-10 code is reported for the sequela encounter for a 4-part fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus? Correct answer is D. S42.432S the rationale being the 7th character place holder S is for sequela. The code description from ICD-10 for S42.432S reads "Displaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of left humerus. The code description for S42.242S, which seems to describe the condition exactly reads "4-part fracture of surgical neck of left humerus" was not an option. Can you please explain why?
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