S79.14
Non-billableSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of femur
Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of 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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for salter-harris type iv physeal fracture of lower end of femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for salter-harris type iv physeal fracture of lower end of femur is S79.14. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of femur". S79.14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.14 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.14 represents "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of 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 S79.14 a billable code?
No, S79.14 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S79.14.
What chapter is S79.14 in?
S79.14 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.14?
S79.14 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 S79.14?
S79.14 has 3 child codes, including: S79.141 (Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of right femur), S79.142 (Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of left femur), S79.149 (Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of unsp femur).
Are additional codes required with S79.14?
Yes, when using S79.14 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.14?
S79.14 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860206. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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