S49.1
Non-billablePhyseal fracture of lower end of humerus
Physeal fracture of lower 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)
S49.10Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
S49.11Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
S49.12Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
S49.13Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
S49.14Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
S49.19Other physeal fracture of lower end of humerus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S49.1?
ICD-10-CM code S49.1 represents "Physeal fracture of lower end of humerus". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S49.1 a billable code?
No, S49.1 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 S49.1.
What chapter is S49.1 in?
S49.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.1?
S49.1 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 S49.1?
S49.1 has 6 child codes, including: S49.10 (Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus), S49.11 (Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of humerus), S49.12 (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus), S49.13 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.1?
Yes, when using S49.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.1?
S49.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843478. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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