ICD-10-CM S79.009: Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur

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About ICD-10-CM Code S79.009 (Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur)

ICD-10-CM code S79.009 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S79.009 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S79.009 - Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified femur.