S99.249B – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Code
S99.249B(claims format:S99249B)- Description
- Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, initial encounter for open fracture
- Short description
- Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thB
- 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
- S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Parent codes
- S99 › S99.2 › S99.24 › S99.249
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 |
B | initial encounter for open 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.
S99.2 – Physeal fracture of phalanx of toe
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S99.2
Block S90-S99
Related codes in S99.249
- S99.249A – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S99.249D – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S99.249G – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S99.249K – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S99.249P – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S99.249S – Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S99.249B?
S99.249B is the ICD-10-CM code for salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of unspecified toe, initial encounter for open fracture, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).
Is S99.249B a billable code?
Yes. S99.249B is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S99.249B belong to?
It belongs to category S99 – Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot.
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.