S49.091
Non-billableOther physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm
Other 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)
S49.091AOth physeal fx upper end of humerus, right arm, init
S49.091DOth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal
S49.091GOth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal
S49.091KOth physl fx upper end humer, r arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S49.091POth physl fx upper end humer, r arm, subs for fx w malunion
S49.091SOth physeal fx upper end of humerus, right arm, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm is S49.091. The full clinical description is "Other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm". S49.091 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.091 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.091 represents “Other 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 S49.091 a billable code?
No, S49.091 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 S49.091.
What chapter is S49.091 in?
S49.091 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.091?
S49.091 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 S49.091?
S49.091 has 6 child codes, including: S49.091A (Oth physeal fx upper end of humerus, right arm, init), S49.091D (Oth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal), S49.091G (Oth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal), S49.091K (Oth physl fx upper end humer, r arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.091?
Yes, when using S49.091, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.091?
S49.091 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843457. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S49.091 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, 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 S49.091?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S49.091 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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