S89.142G

S89.142G: Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptleft

S89.142G is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for salter-harris type iv physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "G": subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3

A: initial encounter for closed fracture
D: subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G: subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K: subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
P: subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S89.142G

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S89.14: Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of tibia

fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S89.142G

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S89: Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg

other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S89.142G is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 4 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

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Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.