S82.446
Non-billableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula
Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified 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)
S82.446ANondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, init
S82.446BNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thB
S82.446CNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thC
S82.446DNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thD
S82.446ENondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thE
S82.446FNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thF
S82.446GNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thG
S82.446HNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thH
S82.446JNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thJ
S82.446KNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thK
S82.446MNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thM
S82.446NNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thN
S82.446PNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thP
S82.446QNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thQ
S82.446RNondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thR
S82.446SNondisp spiral fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula is S82.446. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula". S82.446 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.446 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.446 represents "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified 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 S82.446 a billable code?
No, S82.446 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 S82.446.
What chapter is S82.446 in?
S82.446 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.446?
S82.446 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 S82.446?
S82.446 has 16 child codes, including: S82.446A (Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp fibula, init), S82.446B (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thB), S82.446C (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thC), S82.446D (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of unsp fibula, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.446?
Yes, when using S82.446 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.446?
S82.446 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863015. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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