S59.222 is the authoritative medical code for Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm. 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 radius, left arm (ICD-10-CM S59.222), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current 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 radius, left arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S59.222. 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 S59.222 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 S59.222 be billed directly?
No. S59.222 (Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S59.222 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 S59.222 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S59.222 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 S59.222 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- 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
View all 40 codes in the S59 family