S79.139
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp femur
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur
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)
S79.139ASltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp femur, init
S79.139DSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thD
S79.139GSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thG
S79.139KSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thK
S79.139PSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thP
S79.139SSltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end of unsp femur, 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 unsp femur?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of unsp femur is S79.139. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur". S79.139 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S79.139 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S79.139 represents “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified 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 S79.139 a billable code?
No, S79.139 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 S79.139.
What chapter is S79.139 in?
S79.139 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S79.139?
S79.139 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 S79.139?
S79.139 has 6 child codes, including: S79.139A (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp femur, init), S79.139D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thD), S79.139G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thG), S79.139K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp femr, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S79.139?
Yes, when using S79.139, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S79.139?
S79.139 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860199. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S79.139 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 unsp 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 S79.139?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S79.139 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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