S99.031
Non-billableSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus
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 (7)
S99.031ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, init
S99.031BSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thB
S99.031DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thD
S99.031GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thG
S99.031KSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thK
S99.031PSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thP
S99.031SSltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for salter-harris type iii physeal fracture of right calcaneus?
The ICD-10-CM code for salter-harris type iii physeal fracture of right calcaneus is S99.031. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus". S99.031 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S99.031 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S99.031 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus". 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 S99.031 a billable code?
No, S99.031 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S99.031.
What chapter is S99.031 in?
S99.031 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S99.031?
S99.031 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 S99.031?
S99.031 has 7 child codes, including: S99.031A (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, init), S99.031B (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thB), S99.031D (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thD), S99.031G (Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S99.031?
Yes, when using S99.031 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S99.031?
S99.031 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269734. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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