S99.009P — Unspecified physeal fracture of unspecified calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Is S99.009P billable?
Yes, but S99.009P is an unspecified code. S99.009P is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S99.009P 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 S99.009P — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S99.011PSalter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S99.021PSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S99.031PSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S99.041PSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S99.091POther physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S99.009P at a glance
| Code | S99.009P |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified physeal fracture of unspecified calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "P" | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
What does the 7th character "P" mean in S99.009P?
In S99.009P, the 7th character P means subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion. The 7th character is required for S99.009P to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS99.009A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS99.009B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS99.009D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS99.009G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS99.009K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS99.009P
- SsequelaS99.009S
Which MS-DRGs does S99.009P group to?
S99.009P sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S99.009P listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S99.00, the nearest indexed parent of S99.009P. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › tarsal bone › calcaneus › physeal (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S99.009P to fully describe the condition. S99.009P 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 S99.009P, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S99.009P and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S99.009P, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S99.009P and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S99.009P existed?
S99.009P first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.