S59.242 — Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm
Is S59.242 billable?
No — S59.242 is a non-billable header code. S59.242 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 S59.242.
Billable codes under this header
- S59.242ASalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.242DSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.242GSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.242KSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.242PSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.242SSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, sequela
S59.242 at a glance
| Code | S59.242 |
|---|---|
| Description | Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S59.242 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S59.24, the nearest indexed parent of S59.242. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › radius › lower end › physeal › Salter-Harris › Type IV (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S59.242 to fully describe the condition. S59.242 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 S59.242, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.242 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.242, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.242 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S59
The conditions below are not part of S59.242, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S59.242 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
What codes fall under S59.242? (6)
- S59.242ASalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.242DSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.242GSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.242KSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.242PSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.242SSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, sequela
How long has S59.242 existed?
S59.242 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.