S79.142 – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the hip and thigh
- Code
S79.142(claims format:S79142)- Description
- Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur
- Short description
- Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of left femur
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › S79.14
Billable codes under S79.142
S79.142 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S79.142A – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S79.142D – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S79.142G – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S79.142K – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S79.142P – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S79.142S – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, sequelaBillable
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 S79.14
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S79.142?
S79.142 is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, in the block S70-S79 (Injuries to the hip and thigh).
Is S79.142 a billable code?
No. S79.142 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S79.142 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.