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ICD-10/S49.139

S49.139 ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S49.139). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S49.139 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

Change history

  • FY2017 — 2016-10-01
    Description revised
    Salter Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm → Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm
    FY2017 changes

Verify Before Coding

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of S49.139 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]
  • S40-S49 — Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm [Hierarchy]

Referenced by Excludes2 notes

  • S42.3 — Fracture of shaft of humerus [Excludes2](via S49.1.-): “physeal fractures of lower end of humerus (S49.1-)” · check together
  • S42.4 — Fracture of lower end of humerus [Excludes2](via S49.1.-): “physeal fracture of lower end of humerus (S49.1-)” · check together

Nearest codes (40)

  • S49 — Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm [Sibling]
  • S49.129D — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing [Sibling]
  • S49.129G — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing [Sibling]
  • S49.129K — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion [Sibling]
  • S49.129P — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion [Sibling]
  • S49.129S — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, sequela [Sibling]
  • S49.13 — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus [Sibling]
  • S49.131 — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm [Sibling]
  • and 32 more

Change history

  • FY2017 — Description revised [Change history]

Referenced by Other Codes

Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name S49.139 or its code family.

2 Excludes2 notes: S42.3 (via S49.1.-), S42.4 (via S49.1.-).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S49.139 be billed directly?

No. S49.139 (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S49.139 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S49.0 and S49.1.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S49.139 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S49.132D — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • S49.132G — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • S49.132K — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • S49.132P — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
  • S49.132S — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, sequela
  • S49.139A — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
  • S49.139D — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • S49.139G — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • S49.139K — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • S49.139P — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

View all codes in the S49 family