ICD-10 code S42.436B: Nondisplaced avulsion fracture, unspecified humerus
Attribute Value Full code S42.436B Full description Nondisplaced fracture (avulsion) of lateral epicondyle of unspecified humerus, initial encounter for open fracture Billable/specific Yes — valid for claim submission Laterality Unspecified — use S42.434B (right) or S42.435B (left) when the record names a side Effective date October 1, 2025 (FY 2026 edition) ICD-10-CM chapter S00-T88 (Injury, […]
ICD-10 Code S42.343K: Displaced spiral fracture of humerus shaft
Code details at a glance Before applying S42.343K, confirm each field below. Submitting a code flagged as “not valid for submission” at the parent-code level is a guaranteed denial. Field Value Code S42.343K Full descriptor Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion ICD-10-CM edition 2026 (effective October […]
Ober’s test: How to perform and interpret the result
A runner comes in with pain on the outside of the knee that spikes on downhills and settles overnight. Ober’s test is usually the first thing a clinician reaches for. It is also one of the easiest orthopedic tests to perform badly. Let the pelvis roll back a few degrees and a tight hip looks […]
House-Brackmann scale: Grades, scoring, and clinical use
Download your free House-Brackmann scale template A printable grading sheet carrying all six grades with assessment columns for forehead, eye, and mouth function. It also includes the bedside scoring sequence plus space for clinical notes and visit-by-visit progress. Download template Facial palsy is easy to spot and surprisingly hard to score. One side of the […]
ICD-10 code S42.032S: Displaced lateral end clavicle fracture, sequela
Attribute Detail Full ICD-10-CM description Displaced fracture of lateral end of left clavicle, sequela Code S42.032S Billable / specific Yes – valid for FY2026 claim submission Anatomical site Lateral (acromial) end of the clavicle, at the acromioclavicular joint Parent code (non-billable) S42.032 (no 7th character assigned) Valid 7th characters A, B, D, G, K, P, […]
ICD-10 Code M66.9: Spontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon
ICD-10 Code M66.9: Definition and clinical overview ICD-10 Code M66.9 is the billable diagnosis code for a spontaneous rupture of a tendon when the record names no site and no side. It sits at the bottom of the M66 hierarchy, so it applies only once every more specific option has been ruled out. The code […]
ICD-10 Code M43.9: Deforming dorsopathy, unspecified
ICD-10 Code M43.9: Definition and billable status M43.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that supports a diagnosis for reimbursement. The 2026 edition of the code took effect on October 1, 2025. Field Details Code M43.9 Short description Deforming dorsopathy, unspecified Long description Deforming dorsopathy, unspecified Billable Yes, valid for reimbursement Effective date October 1, […]
Harvard step test recording sheet
Download your free Harvard step test recording sheet Participant details, pre-test screening, baseline vitals, and three timed recovery pulse fields sit on a single page. There is space to work the PEI formula, mark the fitness category, and add your clinical notes. Download template The Harvard step test scores cardiovascular fitness from how fast the […]
ICD-10 code M91.91: Juvenile osteochondrosis of hip and pelvis
ICD-10 code M91.91: Quick reference and billability status ICD-10 code M91.91 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fiscal year 2026. It took effect on October 1, 2025, under the FY2026 edition of the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM code set. Clinicians and coders can submit it in HIPAA-covered transactions. Field Detail Code M91.91 Full description Juvenile […]
Star excursion balance test: Protocol, scoring, and norms
What the star excursion balance test measures and why it matters Balance deficits after a lateral ankle sprain are poorly detected by static tests. The star excursion balance test (SEBT) exposes them, because it loads strength, flexibility, and proprioception at once. Clinicians often shorten it to the SEBT test, and it remains one of the […]