S82.255
Non-billableNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia
Nondisplaced 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)
S82.255ANondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, init
S82.255BNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.255CNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thC
S82.255DNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thD
S82.255ENondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thE
S82.255FNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thF
S82.255GNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thG
S82.255HNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thH
S82.255JNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thJ
S82.255KNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thK
S82.255MNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thM
S82.255NNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thN
S82.255PNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thP
S82.255QNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thQ
S82.255RNondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thR
S82.255SNondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia is S82.255. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia". S82.255 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.255 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.255 represents "Nondisplaced 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 S82.255 a billable code?
No, S82.255 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 S82.255.
What chapter is S82.255 in?
S82.255 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.255?
S82.255 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 S82.255?
S82.255 has 16 child codes, including: S82.255A (Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, init), S82.255B (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.255C (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thC), S82.255D (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of l tibia, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.255?
Yes, when using S82.255 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.255?
S82.255 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862358. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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