S89.031P ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, 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
S89.031PSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S89.031P 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 knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
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Category S89
Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
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Subcategory S89.031
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia
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Code S89.031P
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S89.031P.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S89.031P.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S89.031P.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S89.031P.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S89.031P.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S89.031P mean?
S89.031P is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion.”
Is S89.031P a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S89.031P 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 S89.031P located in ICD-10-CM?
S89.031P is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) (S80–S89), under category S89, Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg and subcategory S89.031, Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia.
What coding notes are listed for S89.031P?
No inclusion terms are listed for S89.031P in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S89.031 codes
S89.031ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
S89.031DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S89.031GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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