ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S49.149
Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S49.149 (Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of humerus)
ICD-10-CM code S49.149 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S49.149 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S49.149 - Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, unspecified arm. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of humerus related to unspecified arm.