S99.191G — Other physeal fracture of right metatarsal, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Is S99.191G billable?
Yes — S99.191G is billable for FY2027. S99.191G is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S99.191G may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S99.191G at a glance
| Code | S99.191G |
|---|---|
| Description | Other physeal fracture of right metatarsal, 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 S99.191G?
In S99.191G, the 7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The 7th character is required for S99.191G to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS99.191A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS99.191B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS99.191D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS99.191G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS99.191K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS99.191P
- SsequelaS99.191S
Which MS-DRGs does S99.191G group to?
S99.191G 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 S99.191G listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S99.19, the nearest indexed parent of S99.191G. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › metatarsal bone › physeal › specified NEC (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S99.191G to fully describe the condition. S99.191G 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 S99.191G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S99.191G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S99.191G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S99.191G and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S99.191G existed?
S99.191G 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.