S82.899
Non-billableOther fracture of unspecified lower leg
Other 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)
S82.899AOth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for clos fx
S82.899BOth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.899COth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.899DOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S82.899EOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S82.899FOth fx unsp low leg, 7thF
S82.899GOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S82.899HOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S82.899JOth fx unsp low leg, 7thJ
S82.899KOth fracture of unsp lower leg, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.899MOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S82.899NOth fx unsp low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S82.899POth fracture of unsp lower leg, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.899QOth fx unsp lower leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S82.899ROth fx unsp low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S82.899SOther fracture of unspecified lower leg, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of unspecified lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of unspecified lower leg is S82.899. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of unspecified lower leg". S82.899 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.899 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.899 represents "Other 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 S82.899 a billable code?
No, S82.899 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 S82.899.
What chapter is S82.899 in?
S82.899 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.899?
S82.899 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 S82.899?
S82.899 has 16 child codes, including: S82.899A (Oth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for clos fx), S82.899B (Oth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.899C (Oth fracture of unsp lower leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.899D (Oth fx unsp lower leg, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.899?
Yes, when using S82.899 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.899?
S82.899 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2864037. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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