S49.111
Non-billableSltr-haris Type I physeal fx lower end of humerus, right arm
Salter-Harris Type I 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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S49.111ASltr-haris Type I physl fx lower end humer, right arm, init
S49.111DSltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thD
S49.111GSltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thG
S49.111KSltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thK
S49.111PSltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thP
S49.111SSltr-haris Type I physl fx lower 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 i physeal fx lower end of humerus, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type i physeal fx lower end of humerus, right arm is S49.111. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm". S49.111 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S49.111 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S49.111 represents “Salter-Harris Type I 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 S49.111 a billable code?
No, S49.111 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 S49.111.
What chapter is S49.111 in?
S49.111 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S49.111?
S49.111 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 S49.111?
S49.111 has 6 child codes, including: S49.111A (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx lower end humer, right arm, init), S49.111D (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thD), S49.111G (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thG), S49.111K (Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S49.111?
Yes, when using S49.111, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S49.111?
S49.111 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843502. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S49.111 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type i physeal fx lower 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 S49.111?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S49.111 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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