S82.853
Non-billableDisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg
Displaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified 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)
S82.853ADisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, init
S82.853BDispl trimalleol fx unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.853CDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thC
S82.853DDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thD
S82.853EDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thE
S82.853FDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thF
S82.853GDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thG
S82.853HDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thH
S82.853JDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thJ
S82.853KDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thK
S82.853MDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thM
S82.853NDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thN
S82.853PDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thP
S82.853QDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thQ
S82.853RDispl trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thR
S82.853SDisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg is S82.853. The full clinical description is "Displaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg". S82.853 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.853 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.853 represents "Displaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified 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 S82.853 a billable code?
No, S82.853 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 S82.853.
What chapter is S82.853 in?
S82.853 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.853?
S82.853 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 S82.853?
S82.853 has 16 child codes, including: S82.853A (Displaced trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, init), S82.853B (Displ trimalleol fx unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.853C (Displ trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thC), S82.853D (Displ trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.853?
Yes, when using S82.853 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.853?
S82.853 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863729. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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