S89.099
Non-billableOther physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
Other 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)
S89.099AOth physeal fracture of upper end of unsp tibia, init
S89.099DOth physl fx upper end unsp tibia, subs for fx w routn heal
S89.099GOth physl fx upper end unsp tibia, subs for fx w delay heal
S89.099KOth physl fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w nonunion
S89.099POth physl fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w malunion
S89.099SOther physeal fracture of upper end of unsp tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for other physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia is S89.099. The full clinical description is "Other physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia". S89.099 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S89.099 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S89.099 represents "Other 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 S89.099 a billable code?
No, S89.099 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 S89.099.
What chapter is S89.099 in?
S89.099 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S89.099?
S89.099 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 S89.099?
S89.099 has 6 child codes, including: S89.099A (Oth physeal fracture of upper end of unsp tibia, init), S89.099D (Oth physl fx upper end unsp tibia, subs for fx w routn heal), S89.099G (Oth physl fx upper end unsp tibia, subs for fx w delay heal), S89.099K (Oth physl fx upper end of unsp tibia, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S89.099?
Yes, when using S89.099 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.099?
S89.099 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865718. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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