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S79.012DICD-10-CM

Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

S79.012D (“Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing”) is a diagnosis code that identifies a specific condition, injury, or finding on a medical claim in the ICD-10-CM code set. Whether it is billed — and whether a payer covers it — depends on the clinical setting, documentation, and plan rules.

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What this code is used for

This page explains the code as a billing-reference signal. It does not diagnose a person, decide medical necessity, or guarantee insurance coverage.

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