S89.202
Non-billableUnspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula
Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula
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)
S89.202AUnsp physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, init
S89.202DUnsp physl fx upper end l fibula, subs for fx w routn heal
S89.202GUnsp physl fx upper end l fibula, subs for fx w delay heal
S89.202KUnsp physl fx upper end of l fibula, subs for fx w nonunion
S89.202PUnsp physl fx upper end of l fibula, subs for fx w malunion
S89.202SUnsp physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula is S89.202. The full clinical description is "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula". S89.202 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S89.202 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S89.202 represents "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula". 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 S89.202 a billable code?
No, S89.202 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 S89.202.
What chapter is S89.202 in?
S89.202 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S89.202?
S89.202 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 S89.202?
S89.202 has 6 child codes, including: S89.202A (Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, init), S89.202D (Unsp physl fx upper end l fibula, subs for fx w routn heal), S89.202G (Unsp physl fx upper end l fibula, subs for fx w delay heal), S89.202K (Unsp physl fx upper end of l fibula, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S89.202?
Yes, when using S89.202 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.202?
S89.202 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865867. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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