S49.099
Non-billableOther physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm
Other 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)
S49.099AOth physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm, init
S49.099DOth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD
S49.099GOth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG
S49.099KOth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S49.099POth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w malunion
S49.099SOth physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm is S49.099. The full clinical description is "Other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm". S49.099 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.099 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.099 represents "Other 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 S49.099 a billable code?
No, S49.099 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 S49.099.
What chapter is S49.099 in?
S49.099 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.099?
S49.099 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 S49.099?
S49.099 has 6 child codes, including: S49.099A (Oth physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm, init), S49.099D (Oth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD), S49.099G (Oth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG), S49.099K (Oth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.099?
Yes, when using S49.099 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.099?
S49.099 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843471. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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