S82.91
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of right lower leg
Unspecified 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)
S82.91XAUnsp fracture of right lower leg, init for clos fx
S82.91XBUnsp fracture of right lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2
S82.91XCUnsp fracture of r low leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S82.91XDUnsp fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S82.91XEUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S82.91XFUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w routn heal
S82.91XGUnsp fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S82.91XHUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S82.91XJUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal
S82.91XKUnsp fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S82.91XMUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S82.91XNUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S82.91XPUnsp fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w malunion
S82.91XQUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S82.91XRUnsp fx r low leg, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S82.91XSUnspecified fracture of right lower leg, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of right lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of right lower leg is S82.91. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of right lower leg". S82.91 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.91 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.91 represents "Unspecified 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 S82.91 a billable code?
No, S82.91 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 S82.91.
What chapter is S82.91 in?
S82.91 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.91?
S82.91 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 S82.91?
S82.91 has 16 child codes, including: S82.91XA (Unsp fracture of right lower leg, init for clos fx), S82.91XB (Unsp fracture of right lower leg, init for opn fx type I/2), S82.91XC (Unsp fracture of r low leg, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S82.91XD (Unsp fracture of r low leg, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.91?
Yes, when using S82.91 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.91?
S82.91 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2864072. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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