S79.091

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other physeal fracture of upper end of right femur

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.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • apophyseal fracture of upper end of femur (S72.13-)
  • nontraumatic slipped upper femoral epiphysis (M93.0-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S79.091 represents other physeal fracture of upper end of right femur. 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 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 6 more specific child codes under S79.091. Coders should note that S79.091 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S79.091?

ICD-10-CM code S79.091 is "Other physeal fracture of upper end of right femur". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S79.091 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S79.091 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S79.091?

S79.091 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in S79.09

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Code Information

CodeS79.091
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS79.09
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)