S49.131
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, right arm
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right 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)
S49.131ASltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, init
S49.131DSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thD
S49.131GSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thG
S49.131KSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thK
S49.131PSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thP
S49.131SSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of humer, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of humer, right arm is S49.131. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm". S49.131 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.131 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.131 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right 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 S49.131 a billable code?
No, S49.131 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 S49.131.
What chapter is S49.131 in?
S49.131 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.131?
S49.131 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 S49.131?
S49.131 has 6 child codes, including: S49.131A (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, init), S49.131D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thD), S49.131G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thG), S49.131K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end humer, right arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.131?
Yes, when using S49.131 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.131?
S49.131 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843546. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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