S89.042A
✓ BillableSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S89.042A represents salter-harris type iv physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S89.042A?
ICD-10-CM code S89.042A is "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S89.042A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S89.042A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can S89.042A be coded with other codes?
S89.042A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)