S49.002
Non-billableUnsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm
Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm
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)
S49.002AUnsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm, init
S49.002DUnsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal
S49.002GUnsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w delay heal
S49.002KUnsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S49.002PUnsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w malunion
S49.002SUnsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm is S49.002. The full clinical description is "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm". S49.002 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.002 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.002 represents "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S49.002 a billable code?
No, S49.002 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 S49.002.
What chapter is S49.002 in?
S49.002 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.002?
S49.002 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 S49.002?
S49.002 has 6 child codes, including: S49.002A (Unsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm, init), S49.002D (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal), S49.002G (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w delay heal), S49.002K (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.002?
Yes, when using S49.002 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.002?
S49.002 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843354. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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