S59.209
Non-billableUnsp physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm
Unspecified physeal fracture of lower 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)
S59.209AUnsp physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm, init
S59.209DUnsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thD
S59.209GUnsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thG
S59.209KUnsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S59.209PUnsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, subs for fx w malunion
S59.209SUnsp physeal fracture of lower end radius, unsp arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm is S59.209. The full clinical description is "Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm". S59.209 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.209 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.209 represents "Unspecified physeal fracture of lower 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 S59.209 a billable code?
No, S59.209 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 S59.209.
What chapter is S59.209 in?
S59.209 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.209?
S59.209 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 S59.209?
S59.209 has 6 child codes, including: S59.209A (Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm, init), S59.209D (Unsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thD), S59.209G (Unsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thG), S59.209K (Unsp physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S59.209?
Yes, when using S59.209 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.209?
S59.209 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848748. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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