S49.039 vs T34
S49.039 (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm) compared with T34 (Frostbite with tissue necrosis), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. S49.039 carries an Excludes2 note covering T34: “frostbite (T33-T34)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| S49.039Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm | T34Frostbite with tissue necrosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header Report instead: T34.011A, T34.011D, T34.011S, T34.012A, T34.012D |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S49.039). | Frostbite with tissue necrosis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T34). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S49.0 and S49.1 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T34 |
| Includes | injuries of axilla injuries of scapular region | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources