S82.873
Non-billableDisplaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia
Displaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia
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)
S82.873ADisplaced pilon fracture of unsp tibia, init for clos fx
S82.873BDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.873CDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.873DDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S82.873EDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thE
S82.873FDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thF
S82.873GDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S82.873HDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thH
S82.873JDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thJ
S82.873KDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.873MDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thM
S82.873NDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thN
S82.873PDisplaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.873QDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thQ
S82.873RDispl pilon fx unsp tibia, 7thR
S82.873SDisplaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia is S82.873. The full clinical description is "Displaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia". S82.873 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.873 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.873 represents "Displaced pilon fracture of unspecified tibia". 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 S82.873 a billable code?
No, S82.873 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 S82.873.
What chapter is S82.873 in?
S82.873 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.873?
S82.873 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 S82.873?
S82.873 has 16 child codes, including: S82.873A (Displaced pilon fracture of unsp tibia, init for clos fx), S82.873B (Displaced pilon fx unsp tibia, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.873C (Displaced pilon fx unsp tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.873D (Displaced pilon fx unsp tibia, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.873?
Yes, when using S82.873 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.873?
S82.873 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863935. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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