S89.211 is the authoritative medical code for Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for salter-harris type i physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula (ICD-10-CM S89.211), 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 I physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S89.211. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot S99.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S89.211 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 ankle and foot S99.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S89.211 be billed directly?
No. S89.211 (Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S89.211 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3.
Can S89.211 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S89.211 and the following may both be reported when both are present: other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S89.211, with their registry titles.
- S89 — Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
- S89.0 — Physeal fracture of upper end of tibia
- S89.00 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of tibia
- S89.001 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia
- S89.001A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.001D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.001G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.001K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.001P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.001S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, sequela
- S89.002 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia
- S89.002A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.002D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.002G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.002K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.002P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.002S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, sequela
- S89.009 — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
- S89.009A — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.009D — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.009G — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.009K — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.009P — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.009S — Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela
- S89.01 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of tibia
- S89.011 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia
- S89.011A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.011D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.011G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.011K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.011P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.011S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, sequela
- S89.012 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia
- S89.012A — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S89.012D — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S89.012G — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S89.012K — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S89.012P — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S89.012S — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, sequela
- S89.019 — Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
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