S59.039S ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S59.039SSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S59.039S sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S59
Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
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Subcategory S59.039
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm
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Code S59.039S
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S59.039S.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S59.039S.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S59.039S.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S59.039S.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S59.039S.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S59.039S mean?
S59.039S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela.”
Is S59.039S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S59.039S has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S59.039S located in ICD-10-CM?
S59.039S is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S59, Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm and subcategory S59.039, Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm.
What coding notes are listed for S59.039S?
No inclusion terms are listed for S59.039S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S59.039 codes
S59.039ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
S59.039DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S59.039GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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