S89.142K
✓ BillableSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S89.142K represents salter-harris type iv physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. 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. Coders should note that S89.142K has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S89.142K?
ICD-10-CM code S89.142K is "Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S89.142K a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S89.142K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with S89.142K?
S89.142K has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S89.142K be coded with other codes?
S89.142K has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S89.142
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)