S59.02 is the authoritative medical code for Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of ulna. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for salter-harris type ii physeal fracture of lower end of ulna (ICD-10-CM S59.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of ulna is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S59.02. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S59.02 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
Can S59.02 be billed directly?
No. S59.02 (Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of ulna) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S59.02 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 S59.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S59.02 and the following may both be reported 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).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S59.02, with their registry titles.
- S59 — Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
- S59.0 — Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna
- S59.00 — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna
- S59.001 — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm
- S59.001A — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.001D — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.001G — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.001K — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.001P — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.001S — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, sequela
- S59.002 — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm
- S59.002A — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.002D — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- 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
- S59.009A — Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- 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
- S59.01 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna
- S59.011 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm
- S59.011A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.011D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.011G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.011K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.011P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.011S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, sequela
- S59.012 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm
- S59.012A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S59.012D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S59.012G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S59.012K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S59.012P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S59.012S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, sequela
- S59.019 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm
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