S79.132P ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S79.132PSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S79.132P 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 hip and thigh (S70-S79)
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Category S79
Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
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Subcategory S79.132
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur
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Code S79.132P
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S79.132P.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S79.132P.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S79.132P.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S79.132P.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S79.132P.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S79.132P mean?
S79.132P is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion.”
Is S79.132P a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S79.132P 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 S79.132P located in ICD-10-CM?
S79.132P is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the hip and thigh (S70-S79) (S70–S79), under category S79, Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh and subcategory S79.132, Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur.
What coding notes are listed for S79.132P?
No inclusion terms are listed for S79.132P in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S79.132 codes
S79.132ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
S79.132DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S79.132GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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