S99.031B ICD-10-CM Code: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for open 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
S99.031BSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S99.031B 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 ankle and foot (S90-S99)
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Category S99
Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot
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Subcategory S99.031
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus
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Code S99.031B
Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for open fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S99.031B.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S99.031B.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S99.031B.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S99.031B.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S99.031B.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S99.031B mean?
S99.031B is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for open fracture.”
Is S99.031B a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S99.031B 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 S99.031B located in ICD-10-CM?
S99.031B is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99) (S90–S99), under category S99, Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot and subcategory S99.031, Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus.
What coding notes are listed for S99.031B?
No inclusion terms are listed for S99.031B 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 S99.031 codes
S99.031ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture
S99.031DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S99.031GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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