Question 1

Is S89.13 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S89.13 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S89.13 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S89.13 represents Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of tibia. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S89.13?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S89.13 is S89.1 (Physeal fracture of lower end of tibia). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S89.13?

Accepted Answer

Code S89.13 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: fracture of medial malleolus (adult) (S82.5-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S89.13 as they represent different diagnoses.

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