S59.032
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of ulna, left arm
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm
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
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Child Codes (6)
S59.032ASltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, init
S59.032DSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thD
S59.032GSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thG
S59.032KSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thK
S59.032PSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thP
S59.032SSltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, sqla
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of ulna, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of ulna, left arm is S59.032. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm". S59.032 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.032 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.032 represents “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm”. 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 S59.032 a billable code?
No, S59.032 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 S59.032.
What chapter is S59.032 in?
S59.032 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.032?
S59.032 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 S59.032?
S59.032 has 6 child codes, including: S59.032A (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, init), S59.032D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thD), S59.032G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thG), S59.032K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S59.032?
Yes, when using S59.032, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.032?
S59.032 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848541. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S59.032 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of ulna, left arm affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S59.032?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S59.032 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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