Oth physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thD

Other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up visit for a fracture involving the growth plate at the top of the humerus (upper arm bone) in an unspecified arm. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving routine follow-up care for an unspecified physeal fracture of the proximal humerus. This indicates that the fracture is progressing through a normal healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for routine follow-up and not for active treatment of complications.
Confirm that the fracture location is the upper end of the humerus and involves the physis.
Verify that the laterality of the arm was not specified in the clinical documentation.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S49.099Other physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, unsp arm

S49.099D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-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 S49.001