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S82.399

Non-billable

Other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia

Other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S82.39

Child Codes

16

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • fracture of malleolus

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)
  • bimalleolar fracture of lower leg (S82.84-)
  • fracture of medial malleolus alone (S82.5-)
  • Maisonneuve's fracture (S82.86-)
  • pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-)
  • trimalleolar fractures of lower leg (S82.85-)

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)

S82.399A

Oth fracture of lower end of unsp tibia, init for clos fx

BillableS82.399B

Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

BillableS82.399C

Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

BillableS82.399D

Oth fx lower end unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal

BillableS82.399E

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thE

BillableS82.399F

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thF

BillableS82.399G

Oth fx lower end unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w delay heal

BillableS82.399H

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thH

BillableS82.399J

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thJ

BillableS82.399K

Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w nonunion

BillableS82.399M

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thM

BillableS82.399N

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thN

BillableS82.399P

Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w malunion

BillableS82.399Q

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thQ

BillableS82.399R

Oth fx low end unsp tibia, 7thR

BillableS82.399S

Other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia?

The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia is S82.399. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of lower end of unspecified tibia". S82.399 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S82.399 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S82.399 represents "Other fracture of lower end 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 S82.399 a billable code?

No, S82.399 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 S82.399.

What chapter is S82.399 in?

S82.399 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S82.399?

S82.399 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.-); and 5 more.

What are the subcategories under S82.399?

S82.399 has 16 child codes, including: S82.399A (Oth fracture of lower end of unsp tibia, init for clos fx), S82.399B (Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.399C (Oth fx lower end of unsp tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.399D (Oth fx lower end unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.

Are additional codes required with S82.399?

Yes, when using S82.399 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.399?

S82.399 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862654. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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