S89.13
Non-billableSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia
S89.13 is the ICD-10-CM code for Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S89.131 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S89.13?
- S89.13 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S89.13 a billable code?
- No — S89.13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S89.131) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S89.13?
- S89.13 has 3 more specific child codes, including S89.131, S89.132, S89.139.
- What is excluded from S89.13?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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