S99.149Header code — not billable

Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal

Short description: Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx unspecified metatarsal

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S99
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S99

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S99.149?

S99.149 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of unspecified metatarsal.

Is S99.149 a billable code?

No. S99.149 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is S99.149 in?

S99.149 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S99.149 become effective?

S99.149 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S99.149?

S99.149 belongs to category S99, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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