S82.856
Non-billableNondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg
Nondisplaced 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)
S82.856ANondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, init
S82.856BNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.856CNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thC
S82.856DNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thD
S82.856ENondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thE
S82.856FNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thF
S82.856GNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thG
S82.856HNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thH
S82.856JNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thJ
S82.856KNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thK
S82.856MNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thM
S82.856NNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thN
S82.856PNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thP
S82.856QNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thQ
S82.856RNondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thR
S82.856SNondisp trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg is S82.856. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg". S82.856 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.856 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.856 represents "Nondisplaced 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 S82.856 a billable code?
No, S82.856 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 S82.856.
What chapter is S82.856 in?
S82.856 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.856?
S82.856 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 S82.856?
S82.856 has 16 child codes, including: S82.856A (Nondisplaced trimalleolar fracture of unsp lower leg, init), S82.856B (Nondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.856C (Nondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thC), S82.856D (Nondisp trimalleol fx unsp low leg, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.856?
Yes, when using S82.856 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.856?
S82.856 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863780. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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