S79.002K
✓ Billable
Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Code
S79.002K
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S79.002K?
ICD-10-CM code S79.002K represents Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is S79.002K billable?
Yes. S79.002K is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is S79.002K in?
S79.002K belongs to the Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes chapter (S00–T88) of ICD-10-CM.
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