S82.839
Non-billableOther fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula
Other fracture of upper and lower end 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-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S82.839AOth fracture of upper and lower end of unsp fibula, init
S82.839BOth fx upr and low end unsp fibula, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.839COth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thC
S82.839DOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thD
S82.839EOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thE
S82.839FOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thF
S82.839GOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thG
S82.839HOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thH
S82.839JOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thJ
S82.839KOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thK
S82.839MOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thM
S82.839NOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thN
S82.839POth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thP
S82.839QOth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thQ
S82.839ROth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thR
S82.839SOth fracture of upper and lower end of unsp fibula, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula is S82.839. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of upper and lower end of unspecified fibula". S82.839 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.839 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.839 represents "Other fracture of upper and lower end 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 S82.839 a billable code?
No, S82.839 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 S82.839.
What chapter is S82.839 in?
S82.839 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.839?
S82.839 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 S82.839?
S82.839 has 16 child codes, including: S82.839A (Oth fracture of upper and lower end of unsp fibula, init), S82.839B (Oth fx upr and low end unsp fibula, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.839C (Oth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thC), S82.839D (Oth fx upr & low end unsp fibula, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.839?
Yes, when using S82.839 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.839?
S82.839 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863574. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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