S79.149
Non-billableSltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of unsp femur
Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified 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)
S79.149ASltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of unsp femur, init
S79.149DSltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thD
S79.149GSltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thG
S79.149KSltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thK
S79.149PSltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thP
S79.149SSltr-haris Type IV physl fx lower end of unsp femur, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iv physeal fx lower end of unsp femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iv physeal fx lower end of unsp femur is S79.149. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur". S79.149 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.149 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.149 represents "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified 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 S79.149 a billable code?
No, S79.149 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 S79.149.
What chapter is S79.149 in?
S79.149 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.149?
S79.149 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 S79.149?
S79.149 has 6 child codes, including: S79.149A (Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of unsp femur, init), S79.149D (Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thD), S79.149G (Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thG), S79.149K (Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S79.149?
Yes, when using S79.149 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.149?
S79.149 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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