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ICD-10-CM Code for Other physeal fracture of lower end of tibia S89.19

ICD-10 code S89.19 for Other physeal fracture of lower end of tibia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Other physeal fracture of lower end of tibia

S89

Excludes2: other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot (S99.-)

 
S89.19 Other physeal fracture of lower end of tibia
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Other physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia
Child Code
Other physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia
Child Code
Other physeal fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia

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