S92.42 – Fracture of distal phalanx of great toe

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S92.42
Code
S92.42 (claims format: S9242)
Description
Fracture of distal phalanx of great toe
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
Parent codes
S92 › S92.4

Billable codes under S92.42

S92.42 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter for closed fracture
Binitial encounter for open fracture
Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S92 – Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • fracture of ankle (S82.-)
  • fracture of malleolus (S82.-)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)
Notes:
  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S92

S92.4 – Fracture of great toe

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Physeal fracture of phalanx of toe (S99.2-)

Block S90-S99

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S92.42

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S92.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S92.42?

S92.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of distal phalanx of great toe, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).

Is S92.42 a billable code?

No. S92.42 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S92.42 belong to?

It belongs to category S92 – Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.