S89.132

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia

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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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S89.13

• fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S89

• other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)

Child Codes (6)

S89.132ASalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture✓ Billable S89.132DSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing✓ Billable S89.132GSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing✓ Billable S89.132KSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion✓ Billable S89.132PSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion✓ Billable S89.132SSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S89.132 represents salter-harris type iii physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia. 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 S89.132. Coders should note that S89.132 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S89.132?

ICD-10-CM code S89.132 is "Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S89.132 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S89.132 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S89.132?

S89.132 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S89.132 be coded with other codes?

S89.132 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S89.13

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S89.131Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia S89.139Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia

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Code Information

CodeS89.132

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS89.13

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)