S59.221A

Billable

Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S59.221
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sltr-haris type ii physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init?

The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type ii physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init is S59.221A. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture". S59.221A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S59.221A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S59.221A represents “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S59.221A a billable code?

Yes, S59.221A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S59.221A in?

S59.221A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.221A?

S59.221A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848779. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S59.221A relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sltr-haris type ii physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init 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 S59.221A?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S59.221A 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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