Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

S79.142P (“Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion”) 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.