S82.40
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of shaft of fibula
Unspecified 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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of shaft of fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of shaft of fibula is S82.40. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of shaft of fibula". S82.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.40 represents "Unspecified fracture of shaft of fibula". 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 S82.40 a billable code?
No, S82.40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S82.40.
What chapter is S82.40 in?
S82.40 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.40?
S82.40 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 S82.40?
S82.40 has 3 child codes, including: S82.401 (Unspecified fracture of shaft of right fibula), S82.402 (Unspecified fracture of shaft of left fibula), S82.409 (Unspecified fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula).
Are additional codes required with S82.40?
Yes, when using S82.40 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.40?
S82.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862671. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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