S82.246
Non-billableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia
Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified 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-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S82.246ANondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init
S82.246BNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thB
S82.246CNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thC
S82.246DNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thD
S82.246ENondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thE
S82.246FNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thF
S82.246GNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thG
S82.246HNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thH
S82.246JNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thJ
S82.246KNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thK
S82.246MNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thM
S82.246NNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thN
S82.246PNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thP
S82.246QNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thQ
S82.246RNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thR
S82.246SNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia is S82.246. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia". S82.246 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.246 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.246 represents "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified 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 S82.246 a billable code?
No, S82.246 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 S82.246.
What chapter is S82.246 in?
S82.246 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.246?
S82.246 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 S82.246?
S82.246 has 16 child codes, including: S82.246A (Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init), S82.246B (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thB), S82.246C (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thC), S82.246D (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.246?
Yes, when using S82.246 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.246?
S82.246 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862272. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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