S82.046
Non-billableNondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified patella
Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified 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)
S82.046ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of unsp patella, init
S82.046BNondisp comminuted fx unsp patella, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.046CNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.046DNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thD
S82.046ENondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thE
S82.046FNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thF
S82.046GNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thG
S82.046HNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thH
S82.046JNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thJ
S82.046KNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.046MNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thM
S82.046NNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thN
S82.046PNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.046QNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thQ
S82.046RNondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thR
S82.046SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of unsp patella, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified patella?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified patella is S82.046. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified patella". S82.046 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.046 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.046 represents "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unspecified 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 S82.046 a billable code?
No, S82.046 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 S82.046.
What chapter is S82.046 in?
S82.046 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.046?
S82.046 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 S82.046?
S82.046 has 16 child codes, including: S82.046A (Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of unsp patella, init), S82.046B (Nondisp comminuted fx unsp patella, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.046C (Nondisp commnt fx unsp patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.046D (Nondisp commnt fx unsp patella, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.046?
Yes, when using S82.046 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.046?
S82.046 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2861105. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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