S49.021
Non-billableSltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end of humer, right arm
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper 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
Child Codes (6)
S49.021ASltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end humer, right arm, init
S49.021DSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thD
S49.021GSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thG
S49.021KSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thK
S49.021PSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thP
S49.021SSltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end humer, right arm, sqla
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx upper end of humer, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx upper end of humer, right arm is S49.021. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm". S49.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.021 represents “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper 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 S49.021 a billable code?
No, S49.021 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 S49.021.
What chapter is S49.021 in?
S49.021 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.021?
S49.021 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 S49.021?
S49.021 has 6 child codes, including: S49.021A (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end humer, right arm, init), S49.021D (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thD), S49.021G (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thG), S49.021K (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end humer, r arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.021?
Yes, when using S49.021, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.021?
S49.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843391. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S49.021 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type ii physeal fx upper end of humer, right 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 S49.021?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S49.021 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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