S89.039A – Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S89.039A

Code: S89.039A (claims format: S89039A)
Description: Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Short description: Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia, init
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: S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Parent codes: S89 › S89.0 › S89.03 › S89.039

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.

S89 – Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Notes:

A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S89.0, S89.1, S89.2, and S89.3

Block S80-S89

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S89.039

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S89.039A?

S89.039A is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).

Is S89.039A a billable code?

Yes. S89.039A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S89.039A belong to?

It belongs to category S89 – Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg.

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.