S59.129
Non-billableSltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end radius, unsp arm
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, unspecified arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
S59.129ASltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end radius, unsp arm, init
S59.129DSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thD
S59.129GSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thG
S59.129KSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thK
S59.129PSltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thP
S59.129SSltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end radius, unsp arm, sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx upper end radius, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx upper end radius, unsp arm is S59.129. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, unspecified arm". S59.129 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.129 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.129 represents "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, unspecified arm". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S59.129 a billable code?
No, S59.129 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S59.129.
What chapter is S59.129 in?
S59.129 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.129?
S59.129 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S59.129?
S59.129 has 6 child codes, including: S59.129A (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upper end radius, unsp arm, init), S59.129D (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thD), S59.129G (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thG), S59.129K (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S59.129?
Yes, when using S59.129 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.129?
S59.129 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848659. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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