S89.049S ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, 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
S89.049SSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S89.049S 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 S89.049
Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
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Code S89.049S
Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S89.049S.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S89.049S.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S89.049S.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S89.049S.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S89.049S.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S89.049S mean?
S89.049S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela.”
Is S89.049S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S89.049S 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 S89.049S located in ICD-10-CM?
S89.049S 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 S89.049, Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia.
What coding notes are listed for S89.049S?
No inclusion terms are listed for S89.049S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S89.049 codes
S89.049ASalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
S89.049DSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S89.049GSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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