S89.139
Non-billableSltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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Excludes 2
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Child Codes (6)
S89.139ASltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia, init
S89.139DSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thD
S89.139GSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thG
S89.139KSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thK
S89.139PSltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thP
S89.139SSltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end of unsp tibia, sqla
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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 tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for sltr-haris type iii physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia is S89.139. The full clinical description is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia". S89.139 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S89.139 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S89.139 represents “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia”. 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 S89.139 a billable code?
No, S89.139 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 S89.139.
What chapter is S89.139 in?
S89.139 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S89.139?
S89.139 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-).
What are the subcategories under S89.139?
S89.139 has 6 child codes, including: S89.139A (Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of unsp tibia, init), S89.139D (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thD), S89.139G (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thG), S89.139K (Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thK), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S89.139?
Yes, when using S89.139, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S89.139?
S89.139 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865807. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S89.139 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 tibia 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 S89.139?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S89.139 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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