S89.039
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
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)
S89.039ASltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia, init
S89.039DSltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thD
S89.039GSltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thG
S89.039KSltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thK
S89.039PSltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thP
S89.039SSltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end of unsp tibia, sqla
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia is S89.039. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia". S89.039 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S89.039 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S89.039 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia". 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 S89.039 a billable code?
No, S89.039 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 S89.039.
What chapter is S89.039 in?
S89.039 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S89.039?
S89.039 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 S89.039?
S89.039 has 6 child codes, including: S89.039A (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia, init), S89.039D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thD), S89.039G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thG), S89.039K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S89.039?
Yes, when using S89.039 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.039?
S89.039 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865674. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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