Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S99.291 is the diagnosis code for Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" 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 S99.291 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S99.291 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S99.291 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S99.291 is S99.29 ("Other physeal fracture of phalanx of toe"). S99.291 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S99.291 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S99.291 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe" 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 Other physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe is S99.291.
Yes, S99.291 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S99.291 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S99.291 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.