Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S89.201 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S89.201 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S89.201 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S89.201 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S89.201 is S89.20 ("Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of fibula"). S89.201 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S89.201 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S89.201 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula is S89.201.
Yes, S89.201 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S89.201 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S89.201 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.