S49.021A ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S49.021ASalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S49.021A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S49
Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm
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Subcategory S49.021
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm
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Code S49.021A
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S49.021A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S49.021A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S49.021A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S49.021A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S49.021A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S49.021A mean?
S49.021A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture.”
Is S49.021A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S49.021A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S49.021A located in ICD-10-CM?
S49.021A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49) (S40–S49), under category S49, Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm and subcategory S49.021, Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm.
What coding notes are listed for S49.021A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S49.021A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S49.021 codes
S49.021DSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S49.021GSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
S49.021KSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
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