S49.019
Non-billableSltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm
Salter-Harris Type I 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
Child Codes (6)
S49.019ASltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, unsp arm, init
S49.019DSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD
S49.019GSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG
S49.019KSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thK
S49.019PSltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thP
S49.019SSltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, unsp arm, sqla
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type i physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type i physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm is S49.019. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm". S49.019 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.019 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.019 represents “Salter-Harris Type I 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 S49.019 a billable code?
No, S49.019 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 S49.019.
What chapter is S49.019 in?
S49.019 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.019?
S49.019 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 S49.019?
S49.019 has 6 child codes, including: S49.019A (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upper end humer, unsp arm, init), S49.019D (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD), S49.019G (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG), S49.019K (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.019?
Yes, when using S49.019, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.019?
S49.019 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843383. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S49.019 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type i physeal fx upper end of humerus, unsp arm affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S49.019?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S49.019 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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