S89
Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3
A - initial encounter for closed fracture
D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
Notes
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Specific Codes (6)
S89.0Category
Physeal fracture of upper end of tibia
S89.1Category
Physeal fracture of lower end of tibia
S89.2Category
Physeal fracture of upper end of fibula
S89.3Category
Physeal fracture of lower end of fibula
S89.8Category
Other specified injuries of lower leg
S89.9Category
Unspecified injury of lower leg
