S82.002
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of left patella
Unspecified fracture of left patella
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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 (16)
S82.002AUnsp fracture of left patella, init for clos fx
S82.002BUnsp fracture of left patella, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.002CUnsp fracture of left patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.002DUnsp fracture of left patella, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S82.002EUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S82.002FUnsp fx l patella, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w routn heal
S82.002GUnsp fracture of left patella, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S82.002HUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S82.002JUnsp fx l patella, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal
S82.002KUnsp fracture of left patella, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.002MUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S82.002NUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S82.002PUnsp fracture of left patella, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.002QUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S82.002RUnsp fx left patella, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S82.002SUnspecified fracture of left patella, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of left patella?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of left patella is S82.002. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of left patella". S82.002 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.002 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.002 represents "Unspecified fracture of left patella". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S82.002 a billable code?
No, S82.002 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 16 child codes under S82.002.
What chapter is S82.002 in?
S82.002 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.002?
S82.002 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 S82.002?
S82.002 has 16 child codes, including: S82.002A (Unsp fracture of left patella, init for clos fx), S82.002B (Unsp fracture of left patella, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.002C (Unsp fracture of left patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.002D (Unsp fracture of left patella, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.002?
Yes, when using S82.002 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.002?
S82.002 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860677. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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