S49.009
Non-billableUnsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm
Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified 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)
S49.009AUnsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm, init
S49.009DUnsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD
S49.009GUnsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG
S49.009KUnsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thK
S49.009PUnsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thP
S49.009SUnsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp 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, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm is S49.009. The full clinical description is "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm". S49.009 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.009 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.009 represents "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified 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 S49.009 a billable code?
No, S49.009 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 S49.009.
What chapter is S49.009 in?
S49.009 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.009?
S49.009 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 S49.009?
S49.009 has 6 child codes, including: S49.009A (Unsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm, init), S49.009D (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD), S49.009G (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG), S49.009K (Unsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.009?
Yes, when using S49.009 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.009?
S49.009 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843361. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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