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S89.13

Non-billable

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S89.1

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

S89.131

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of right tibia

S89.132

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of left tibia

S89.139

Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fracture of lower end of tibia?

The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fracture of lower end of tibia is S89.13. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia". S89.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S89.13 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S89.13 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of 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 S89.13 a billable code?

No, S89.13 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 S89.13.

What chapter is S89.13 in?

S89.13 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S89.13?

S89.13 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-).

What are the subcategories under S89.13?

S89.13 has 3 child codes, including: S89.131 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of right tibia), S89.132 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of left tibia), S89.139 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia).

Are additional codes required with S89.13?

Yes, when using S89.13 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.13?

S89.13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865792. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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