S59.091D — Other physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Is S59.091D billable?
Yes — S59.091D is billable for FY2027. S59.091D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S59.091D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S59.091D at a glance
| Code | S59.091D |
|---|---|
| Description | Other physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S59.091D?
In S59.091D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. The 7th character is required for S59.091D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS59.091A
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS59.091D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS59.091G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS59.091K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS59.091P
- SsequelaS59.091S
Which MS-DRGs does S59.091D group to?
S59.091D sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S59.091D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S59.09, the nearest indexed parent of S59.091D. 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 S59.091D to fully describe the condition. S59.091D 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 S59.091D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.091D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.091D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.091D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
How long has S59.091D existed?
S59.091D 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.