S59.091 — Other physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm
Is S59.091 billable?
No — S59.091 is a non-billable header code. S59.091 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath S59.091.
Billable codes under this header
- S59.091AOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.091DOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.091GOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.091KOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.091POther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.091SOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, sequela
S59.091 at a glance
| Code | S59.091 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S59.091 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S59.09, the nearest indexed parent of S59.091. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › ulna › lower end › physeal › specified NEC (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S59.091 to fully describe the condition. S59.091 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S59.091, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.091, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.091, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
What codes fall under S59.091? (6)
- S59.091AOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.091DOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.091GOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.091KOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.091POther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.091SOther physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, sequela
How long has S59.091 existed?
S59.091 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.