S82.0
Non-billableFracture of patella
Fracture of patella
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Knee cap
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- fracture of malleolus
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- fracture of foot, except ankle (S92.-)
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle joint (M97.2)
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic implant of knee joint (M97.1-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Broken knee capC0159849
- Fracture of knee-capC0159849
- Fracture of patellaC0159849
- Fracture of patella (disorder)C0159849
- Fracture, KneecapC0159849
- Fracture, PatellaC0159849
- Fractured patellaC0159849
- Knee capC0159849
- Kneecap FractureC0159849
- Kneecap FracturesC0159849
- Patella FractureC0159849
- Patella FracturesC0159849
- Patella fractureC0159849
- bone patellaC0159849
- broken knee capC0159849
- fracture knee capC0159849
- fracture knee-capC0159849
- fracture of patellaC0159849
- fracture patellaC0159849
- fracture patellarC0159849
- fractures patellaC0159849
- fractures patellarC0159849
- knee-cap fractureC0159849
- patella fractureC0159849
- patellar fractureC0159849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S82.0?
ICD-10-CM code S82.0 represents "Fracture of patella". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S82.0 a billable code?
No, S82.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S82.0.
What chapter is S82.0 in?
S82.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.0?
S82.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-).
What are the subcategories under S82.0?
S82.0 has 6 child codes, including: S82.00 (Unspecified fracture of patella), S82.01 (Osteochondral fracture of patella), S82.02 (Longitudinal fracture of patella), S82.03 (Transverse fracture of patella), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.0?
Yes, when using S82.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.0?
S82.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159849. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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