S89.212A is the authoritative medical code for Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture. 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 left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture (ICD-10-CM S89.212A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S89.212A. 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 S89.212A 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
Does S89.212A 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 S89.212A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S89.212A 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 S89.212A, 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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