S82.421
Non-billableDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right 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 (16)
S82.421ADisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, init
S82.421BDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thB
S82.421CDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thC
S82.421DDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thD
S82.421EDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thE
S82.421FDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thF
S82.421GDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thG
S82.421HDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thH
S82.421JDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thJ
S82.421KDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thK
S82.421MDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thM
S82.421NDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thN
S82.421PDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thP
S82.421QDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thQ
S82.421RDispl transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thR
S82.421SDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of r fibula, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula is S82.421. The full clinical description is "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula". S82.421 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.421 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.421 represents "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right 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 S82.421 a billable code?
No, S82.421 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 S82.421.
What chapter is S82.421 in?
S82.421 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.421?
S82.421 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 S82.421?
S82.421 has 16 child codes, including: S82.421A (Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, init), S82.421B (Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thB), S82.421C (Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thC), S82.421D (Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.421?
Yes, when using S82.421 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.421?
S82.421 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2862724. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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