S59.032G – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- Code
S59.032G(claims format:S59032G)- Description
- Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- Short description
- Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thG
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- Parent codes
- S59 › S59.0 › S59.03 › S59.032
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S59 – Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
Block S50-S59
Related codes in S59.032
- S59.032A – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S59.032D – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S59.032K – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S59.032P – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S59.032S – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S59.032G?
S59.032G is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).
Is S59.032G a billable code?
Yes. S59.032G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S59.032G belong to?
It belongs to category S59 – Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.