S82.446

Non-billable

Nondisplaced 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S82.44

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)

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)

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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