S82.252
Non-billableDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia
Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft 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-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S82.252ADisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, init
S82.252BDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.252CDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thC
S82.252DDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thD
S82.252EDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thE
S82.252FDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thF
S82.252GDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thG
S82.252HDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thH
S82.252JDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thJ
S82.252KDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thK
S82.252MDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thM
S82.252NDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thN
S82.252PDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thP
S82.252QDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thQ
S82.252RDispl commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thR
S82.252SDisplaced comminuted fx shaft of left tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia is S82.252. The full clinical description is "Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia". S82.252 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.252 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.252 represents "Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft 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 S82.252 a billable code?
No, S82.252 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 S82.252.
What chapter is S82.252 in?
S82.252 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.252?
S82.252 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 S82.252?
S82.252 has 16 child codes, including: S82.252A (Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, init), S82.252B (Displ commnt fx shaft of l tibia, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.252C (Displ commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thC), S82.252D (Displ commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.252?
Yes, when using S82.252 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.252?
S82.252 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862307. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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