S89.202 – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- Code
S89.202(claims format:S89202)- Description
- Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula
- 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
- S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- Parent codes
- S89 › S89.2 › S89.20
Billable codes under S89.202
S89.202 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S89.202A – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S89.202D – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S89.202G – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S89.202K – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S89.202P – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S89.202S – Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, 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.
S89 – Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg
- other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
Block S80-S89
Related codes in S89.20
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S89.202?
S89.202 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).
Is S89.202 a billable code?
No. S89.202 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S89.202 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.