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S82.03

Non-billable

Transverse fracture of patella

Transverse fracture of patella

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S82.0

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S82.031

Displaced transverse fracture of right patella

S82.032

Displaced transverse fracture of left patella

S82.033

Displaced transverse fracture of unspecified patella

S82.034

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of right patella

S82.035

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of left patella

S82.036

Nondisplaced transverse fracture of unspecified patella

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for transverse fracture of patella?

The ICD-10-CM code for transverse fracture of patella is S82.03. The full clinical description is "Transverse fracture of patella". S82.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S82.03 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S82.03 represents "Transverse fracture of 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 S82.03 a billable code?

No, S82.03 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 S82.03.

What chapter is S82.03 in?

S82.03 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S82.03?

S82.03 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 S82.03?

S82.03 has 6 child codes, including: S82.031 (Displaced transverse fracture of right patella), S82.032 (Displaced transverse fracture of left patella), S82.033 (Displaced transverse fracture of unspecified patella), S82.034 (Nondisplaced transverse fracture of right patella), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S82.03?

Yes, when using S82.03 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.03?

S82.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860917. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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