S49.199
Non-billableOther physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unsp arm
Other physeal fracture of lower 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)
S49.199AOth physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unsp arm, init
S49.199DOth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, 7thD
S49.199GOth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, 7thG
S49.199KOth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S49.199POth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w malunion
S49.199SOth physeal fx lower 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 lower end of humerus, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unsp arm is S49.199. The full clinical description is "Other physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm". S49.199 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.199 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.199 represents "Other physeal fracture of lower 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 S49.199 a billable code?
No, S49.199 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 S49.199.
What chapter is S49.199 in?
S49.199 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.199?
S49.199 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 S49.199?
S49.199 has 6 child codes, including: S49.199A (Oth physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unsp arm, init), S49.199D (Oth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, 7thD), S49.199G (Oth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, 7thG), S49.199K (Oth physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.199?
Yes, when using S49.199 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.199?
S49.199 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843604. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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