Oth physl fx low end humer, left arm, subs for fx w nonunion

Other physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the left humerus that is not healing properly. This specific diagnosis indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this non-healing fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management of a left distal humeral physeal fracture that has failed to unite. This includes scenarios such as repeat imaging to assess nonunion, discussions about surgical intervention for nonunion, or conservative management of a known nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left arm.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial injury.
Verify the fracture location is specifically the lower end of the humerus and involves the physis.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S49.192Other physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, left arm

S49.192K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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