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S49.13

Non-billable

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus

Salter-Harris Type III 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S49.1

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

S49.131

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, right arm

S49.132

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, left arm

S49.139

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, unsp arm

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fracture of lower end of humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fracture of lower end of humerus is S49.13. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus". S49.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S49.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S49.13 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus". 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 S49.13 a billable code?

No, S49.13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S49.13.

What chapter is S49.13 in?

S49.13 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S49.13?

S49.13 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 S49.13?

S49.13 has 3 child codes, including: S49.131 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, right arm), S49.132 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, left arm), S49.139 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, unsp arm).

Are additional codes required with S49.13?

Yes, when using S49.13 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.13?

S49.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843545. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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