S59.221
Non-billableSltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end radius, right arm
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
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Excludes 2
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Child Codes (6)
S59.221ASltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init
S59.221DSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thD
S59.221GSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thG
S59.221KSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thK
S59.221PSltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thP
S59.221SSltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end rad, right arm, sqla
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx lower end radius, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physeal fx lower end radius, right arm is S59.221. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm". S59.221 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.221 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.221 represents “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right 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 S59.221 a billable code?
No, S59.221 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 S59.221.
What chapter is S59.221 in?
S59.221 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.221?
S59.221 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 S59.221?
S59.221 has 6 child codes, including: S59.221A (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init), S59.221D (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thD), S59.221G (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thG), S59.221K (Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S59.221?
Yes, when using S59.221, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.221?
S59.221 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848778. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S59.221 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type ii physeal fx lower end radius, right 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 S59.221?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S59.221 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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