S79.109 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur (ICD-10-CM S79.109), 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
Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S79.109. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; snake bite T63.0-; venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S79.0 and S79.1.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S79.109 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.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- snake bite T63.0-
- venomous insect bite or sting T63.4-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S79.109 be billed directly?
No. S79.109 (Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S79.109 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S79.0 and S79.1.
Can S79.109 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S79.109 and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); snake bite (T63.0-); venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S79.109, with their registry titles.
- S79 — Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- S79.0 — Physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.00 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.001 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur
- S79.001A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.001D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.001G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.001K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.001P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.001S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, sequela
- S79.002 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur
- S79.002A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.002D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.002G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.002K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.002P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.002S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, sequela
- S79.009 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur
- S79.009A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.009D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.009G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.009K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.009P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.009S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur, sequela
- S79.01 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of femur
- S79.011 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur
- S79.011A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.011D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.011G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.011K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.011P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.011S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, sequela
- S79.012 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur
- S79.012A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.012D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.012G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.012K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.012P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.012S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, sequela
- S79.019 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur
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