Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end humer, left arm, 7thP

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the upper part of the left humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm. The fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the left proximal humerus is being seen for complications arising from or treatment of a malunion. This includes visits for assessment of function, pain management, or planning for corrective procedures related to the improperly healed fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "malunion" for accurate code assignment.
Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture with malunion, not the initial treatment.
Distinguish from nonunion (S49.032N) or routine healing (S49.032D, S49.032G, S49.032K, S49.032S).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S49.032Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of humer, left arm

S49.032P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S49Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm S49.0Physeal fracture of upper end of humerus S49.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of humerus S49.001Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm S49.001A