S89.229 — Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula
Is S89.229 billable?
No — S89.229 is a non-billable header code. S89.229 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 S89.229.
Billable codes under this header
- S89.229ASalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.229DSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.229GSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.229KSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.229PSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.229SSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, sequela
S89.229 at a glance
| Code | S89.229 |
|---|---|
| Description | Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S89.229 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S89.22, the nearest indexed parent of S89.229. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › fibula › upper end › physeal › Salter-Harris › Type II (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S89.229 to fully describe the condition. S89.229 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 S89.229, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S89.229 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S89.229, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S89.229 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S89
The conditions below are not part of S89.229, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S89.229 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
What codes fall under S89.229? (6)
- S89.229ASalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.229DSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.229GSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.229KSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.229PSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.229SSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified fibula, sequela
How long has S89.229 existed?
S89.229 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.