S82.162
Non-billableTorus fracture of upper end of left tibia
Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia
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-)
- fracture of shaft of tibia (S82.2-)
- physeal fracture of upper end of tibia (S89.0-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (6)
S82.162ATorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, init for clos fx
S82.162DTorus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w routn heal
S82.162GTorus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w delay heal
S82.162KTorus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w nonunion
S82.162PTorus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w malunion
S82.162STorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of left tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of left tibia is S82.162. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia". S82.162 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.162 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.162 represents "Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia". 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 S82.162 a billable code?
No, S82.162 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 S82.162.
What chapter is S82.162 in?
S82.162 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.162?
S82.162 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 S82.162?
S82.162 has 6 child codes, including: S82.162A (Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia, init for clos fx), S82.162D (Torus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w routn heal), S82.162G (Torus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w delay heal), S82.162K (Torus fx upper end of left tibia, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.162?
Yes, when using S82.162 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.162?
S82.162 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2861862. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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