ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S79.191P Other physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).
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Other codes in S79
198 complete codes in this category.
- S79.149PSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.149SSalter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, sequela
- S79.191AOther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.191DOther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.191GOther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.191KOther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S79.191POther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S79.191SOther physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, sequela
- S79.192AOther physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S79.192DOther physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S79.192GOther physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S79.192KOther physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has S79, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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