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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S59.122A ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S59.122A

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S59.122A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

  3. 3

    Category S59

    Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm

  4. 4

    Subcategory S59.122

    Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm

  5. 5

    Code S59.122A

    Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S59.122A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S59.122A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S59.122A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S59.122A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S59.122A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S59.122A mean?

S59.122A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture.”

Is S59.122A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S59.122A 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 S59.122A located in ICD-10-CM?

S59.122A 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 S59.122, Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm.

What coding notes are listed for S59.122A?

No inclusion terms are listed for S59.122A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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