S49.0
Non-billablePhyseal fracture of upper end of humerus
Physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
S49.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
S49.01Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
S49.02Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
S49.03Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
S49.04Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
S49.09Other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S49.0?
ICD-10-CM code S49.0 represents "Physeal fracture of upper end of humerus". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S49.0 a billable code?
No, S49.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S49.0.
What chapter is S49.0 in?
S49.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.0?
S49.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S49.0?
S49.0 has 6 child codes, including: S49.00 (Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus), S49.01 (Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of humerus), S49.02 (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus), S49.03 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.0?
Yes, when using S49.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.0?
S49.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843345. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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