AutoICD API

S89.221

Non-billable

Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of r fibula

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula

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

S89.22

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S89.221A

Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end of r fibula, init

BillableS89.221D

Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thD

BillableS89.221G

Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thG

BillableS89.221K

Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thK

BillableS89.221P

Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thP

BillableS89.221S

Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end of r fibula, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fracture of upper end of r fibula?

The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fracture of upper end of r fibula is S89.221. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula". S89.221 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S89.221 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S89.221 represents "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of right 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 S89.221 a billable code?

No, S89.221 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 S89.221.

What chapter is S89.221 in?

S89.221 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S89.221?

S89.221 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 S89.221?

S89.221 has 6 child codes, including: S89.221A (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end of r fibula, init), S89.221D (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thD), S89.221G (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thG), S89.221K (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end r fibula, 7thK), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S89.221?

Yes, when using S89.221 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.221?

S89.221 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865904. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI

Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.

Try FreeView API Docs

Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.