Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end humer, unsp arm, 7thG

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the lower part of the humerus, where the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this delayed union.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the distal humerus is presenting for continued treatment due to delayed healing. This applies when the arm affected is not specified in the documentation.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment.
Confirm the fracture type and location (Salter-Harris Type III, lower end of humerus).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S49.139Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of humer, unsp arm

S49.139G(current)

Crosswalks

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 S49.001Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm S49.001A