S79.102
Non-billableUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur
Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur
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 (6)
S79.102AUnsp physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, init
S79.102DUnsp physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w routn heal
S79.102GUnsp physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w delay heal
S79.102KUnsp physeal fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w nonunion
S79.102PUnsp physeal fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w malunion
S79.102SUnsp physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur is S79.102. The full clinical description is "Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur". S79.102 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.102 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.102 represents “Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur”. 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 S79.102 a billable code?
No, S79.102 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 S79.102.
What chapter is S79.102 in?
S79.102 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.102?
S79.102 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 S79.102?
S79.102 has 6 child codes, including: S79.102A (Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, init), S79.102D (Unsp physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w routn heal), S79.102G (Unsp physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w delay heal), S79.102K (Unsp physeal fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S79.102?
Yes, when using S79.102, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.102?
S79.102 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S79.102 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of left femur 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 S79.102?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S79.102 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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