S79.122G – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S79.122G(claims format:S79122G)- Description
- Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- Short description
- Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end l femr, 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
- S70-S79 Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Parent codes
- S79 › S79.1 › S79.12 › S79.122
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.
S79 – Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Block S70-S79
Related codes in S79.122
- S79.122A – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S79.122D – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S79.122K – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S79.122P – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S79.122S – Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S79.122G?
S79.122G is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S79.122G a billable code?
Yes. S79.122G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S79.122G belong to?
It belongs to category S79 – Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh.
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.