S82.042
Non-billableDisplaced comminuted fracture of left patella
Displaced comminuted 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)
S82.042ADisplaced comminuted fracture of left patella, init
S82.042BDisplaced commnt fx left patella, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.042CDispl commnt fx left patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.042DDispl commnt fx left patella, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S82.042EDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thE
S82.042FDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thF
S82.042GDispl commnt fx left patella, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S82.042HDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thH
S82.042JDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thJ
S82.042KDispl commnt fx left patella, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.042MDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thM
S82.042NDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thN
S82.042PDispl commnt fx left patella, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.042QDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thQ
S82.042RDispl commnt fx l patella, 7thR
S82.042SDisplaced comminuted fracture of left patella, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced comminuted fracture of left patella?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced comminuted fracture of left patella is S82.042. The full clinical description is "Displaced comminuted fracture of left patella". S82.042 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.042 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.042 represents "Displaced comminuted 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 S82.042 a billable code?
No, S82.042 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 S82.042.
What chapter is S82.042 in?
S82.042 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.042?
S82.042 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 S82.042?
S82.042 has 16 child codes, including: S82.042A (Displaced comminuted fracture of left patella, init), S82.042B (Displaced commnt fx left patella, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.042C (Displ commnt fx left patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.042D (Displ commnt fx left patella, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.042?
Yes, when using S82.042 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.042?
S82.042 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2861037. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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