S99.239
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified 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 (7)
S99.239ASltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, init
S99.239BSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thB
S99.239DSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thD
S99.239GSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thG
S99.239KSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thK
S99.239PSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thP
S99.239SSltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe is S99.239. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe". S99.239 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S99.239 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S99.239 represents "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified 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 S99.239 a billable code?
No, S99.239 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 S99.239.
What chapter is S99.239 in?
S99.239 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S99.239?
S99.239 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 S99.239?
S99.239 has 7 child codes, including: S99.239A (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, init), S99.239B (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thB), S99.239D (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thD), S99.239G (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S99.239?
Yes, when using S99.239 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S99.239?
S99.239 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4270052. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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