S82.4
Non-billableFracture of shaft of fibula
Fracture of shaft of fibula
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 lateral malleolus alone (S82.6-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S82.4?
ICD-10-CM code S82.4 represents "Fracture of shaft of fibula". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S82.4 a billable code?
No, S82.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S82.4.
What chapter is S82.4 in?
S82.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.4?
S82.4 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 S82.4?
S82.4 has 7 child codes, including: S82.40 (Unspecified fracture of shaft of fibula), S82.42 (Transverse fracture of shaft of fibula), S82.43 (Oblique fracture of shaft of fibula), S82.44 (Spiral fracture of shaft of fibula), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.4?
Yes, when using S82.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.4?
S82.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0272768. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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