S59.22
Non-billableSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end radius
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
S59.20Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of radius
S59.21Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of radius
S59.23Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end radius
S59.24Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end radius
S59.29Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for salter-harris type ii physeal fracture of lower end radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for salter-harris type ii physeal fracture of lower end radius is S59.22. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius". S59.22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.22 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.22 represents “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius”. 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 S59.22 a billable code?
No, S59.22 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 S59.22.
What chapter is S59.22 in?
S59.22 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.22?
S59.22 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 S59.22?
S59.22 has 3 child codes, including: S59.221 (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end radius, right arm), S59.222 (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end radius, left arm), S59.229 (Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end radius, unsp arm).
Are additional codes required with S59.22?
Yes, when using S59.22, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.22?
S59.22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848777. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S59.22 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like salter-harris type ii physeal fracture of lower end radius 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 S59.22?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S59.22 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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