S49.101 – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S49.101(claims format:S49101)- Description
- Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm
- Short description
- Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › S49.1 › S49.10
Billable codes under S49.101
S49.101 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S49.101A – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S49.101D – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S49.101G – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S49.101K – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S49.101P – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S49.101S – Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, sequelaBillable
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 S49.10
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S49.101?
S49.101 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of humerus, right arm, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S49.101 a billable code?
No. S49.101 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S49.101 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.