S82.844
Non-billableNondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg
Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg
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)
S82.844ANondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, init
S82.844BNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.844CNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.844DNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thD
S82.844ENondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thE
S82.844FNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thF
S82.844GNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thG
S82.844HNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thH
S82.844JNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thJ
S82.844KNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.844MNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thM
S82.844NNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thN
S82.844PNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.844QNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thQ
S82.844RNondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thR
S82.844SNondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of r low leg, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg is S82.844. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg". S82.844 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.844 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.844 represents "Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg". 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 S82.844 a billable code?
No, S82.844 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 S82.844.
What chapter is S82.844 in?
S82.844 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.844?
S82.844 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 S82.844?
S82.844 has 16 child codes, including: S82.844A (Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, init), S82.844B (Nondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.844C (Nondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.844D (Nondisp bimalleol fx r low leg, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.844?
Yes, when using S82.844 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.844?
S82.844 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863643. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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