S49.012
Non-billableSltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm
Salter-Harris Type I 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)
S49.012ASltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, left arm, init
S49.012DSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thD
S49.012GSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thG
S49.012KSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thK
S49.012PSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thP
S49.012SSltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, left arm, sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type i physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type i physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm is S49.012. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm". S49.012 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.012 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.012 represents "Salter-Harris Type I 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 S49.012 a billable code?
No, S49.012 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 S49.012.
What chapter is S49.012 in?
S49.012 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.012?
S49.012 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 S49.012?
S49.012 has 6 child codes, including: S49.012A (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, left arm, init), S49.012D (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thD), S49.012G (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thG), S49.012K (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, l arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.012?
Yes, when using S49.012 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.012?
S49.012 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843376. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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