S99.23
Non-billableSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of toe
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of toe
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for salter-harris type iii physeal fracture of phalanx of toe?
The ICD-10-CM code for salter-harris type iii physeal fracture of phalanx of toe is S99.23. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of toe". S99.23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S99.23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S99.23 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of toe". 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 S99.23 a billable code?
No, S99.23 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 S99.23.
What chapter is S99.23 in?
S99.23 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S99.23?
S99.23 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 S99.23?
S99.23 has 3 child codes, including: S99.231 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe), S99.232 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe), S99.239 (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe).
Are additional codes required with S99.23?
Yes, when using S99.23 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S99.23?
S99.23 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4270035. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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