S59.009A is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture (ICD-10-CM S59.009A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S59.009A. Excludes2 (not included here): other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand S69.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S59.0, S59.1, and S59.2.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S59.009A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand S69.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S59.009A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S59.0, S59.1, and S59.2.
Can S59.009A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S59.009A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S59.009A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S59.002G — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.002K — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.002P — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.002S — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, sequela
- S59.009 — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm
- S59.009D — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.009G — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.009K — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.009P — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.009S — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S59 family