S79.121
Non-billableSltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of right femur
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right femur
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)
S79.121ASltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of right femur, init
S79.121DSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thD
S79.121GSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thG
S79.121KSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thK
S79.121PSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thP
S79.121SSltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of r femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx lower end of right femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx lower end of right femur is S79.121. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right femur". S79.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.121 represents "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right femur". 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 S79.121 a billable code?
No, S79.121 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 S79.121.
What chapter is S79.121 in?
S79.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.121?
S79.121 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 S79.121?
S79.121 has 6 child codes, including: S79.121A (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of right femur, init), S79.121D (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thD), S79.121G (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thG), S79.121K (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S79.121?
Yes, when using S79.121 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.121?
S79.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860163. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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