S59.239G — Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Is S59.239G billable?
Yes, but S59.239G is an unspecified code. S59.239G is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S59.239G is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S59.239G — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S59.239G at a glance
| Code | S59.239G |
|---|---|
| Description | Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "G" | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
What does the 7th character "G" mean in S59.239G?
In S59.239G, the 7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The 7th character is required for S59.239G to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS59.239A
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS59.239D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS59.239G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS59.239K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS59.239P
- SsequelaS59.239S
Which MS-DRGs does S59.239G group to?
S59.239G 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 S59.239G listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S59.23, the nearest indexed parent of S59.239G. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › radius › lower end › physeal › Salter-Harris › Type III (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S59.239G to fully describe the condition. S59.239G 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 S59.239G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.239G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.239G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.239G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.239G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.239G and the excluded code may both be reported.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
How long has S59.239G existed?
S59.239G 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.