S79.132
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of left femur
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left 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)
S79.132ASltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of left femur, init
S79.132DSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thD
S79.132GSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thG
S79.132KSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thK
S79.132PSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thP
S79.132SSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of l femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of left femur is S79.132. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur". S79.132 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.132 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.132 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left 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 S79.132 a billable code?
No, S79.132 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 S79.132.
What chapter is S79.132 in?
S79.132 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.132?
S79.132 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 S79.132?
S79.132 has 6 child codes, including: S79.132A (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of left femur, init), S79.132D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thD), S79.132G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thG), S79.132K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S79.132?
Yes, when using S79.132 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.132?
S79.132 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860192. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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