S59.291
Non-billableOther physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm
Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right 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)
S59.291AOth physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, init
S59.291DOth physl fx low end rad, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal
S59.291GOth physl fx low end rad, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal
S59.291KOth physl fx low end rad, right arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S59.291POth physl fx low end rad, right arm, subs for fx w malunion
S59.291SOth physeal fracture of lower end radius, right arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm is S59.291. The full clinical description is "Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm". S59.291 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.291 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.291 represents "Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right 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 S59.291 a billable code?
No, S59.291 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 S59.291.
What chapter is S59.291 in?
S59.291 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.291?
S59.291 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 S59.291?
S59.291 has 6 child codes, including: S59.291A (Oth physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, init), S59.291D (Oth physl fx low end rad, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal), S59.291G (Oth physl fx low end rad, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal), S59.291K (Oth physl fx low end rad, right arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S59.291?
Yes, when using S59.291 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.291?
S59.291 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848844. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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