S49.032G – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S49.032G(claims format:S49032G)- Description
- Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- Short description
- Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end humer, left arm, 7thG
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Parent codes
- S49 › S49.0 › S49.03 › S49.032
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S49 – Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Related codes in S49.032
- S49.032A – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S49.032D – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S49.032K – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S49.032P – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S49.032S – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S49.032G?
S49.032G is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S49.032G a billable code?
Yes. S49.032G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S49.032G belong to?
It belongs to category S49 – Other and unspecified injuries of shoulder and upper arm.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.