ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S79.01
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of femur
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S79.01
chronic slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic) (M93.02-)
- Acute on chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (traumatic)
- Acute slipped capital femoral epiphysis (traumatic)
- Capital femoral epiphyseal fracture
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S79.01 (Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of femur)
ICD-10-CM code S79.01 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 S79.01 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S79.01 - Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of 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 Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of femur.