S59.01
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S59.01 represents salter-harris type i physeal fracture of lower end of ulna. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S59.01.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S59.01?
ICD-10-CM code S59.01 is "Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S59.01 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S59.01 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can S59.01 be coded with other codes?
S59.01 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S59.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)