S82.0
Non-billableFracture of patella
Fracture of patella
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Knee cap
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolusS90-S99
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •fracture of foot, except ankleS92
- •periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle jointM97.2
- •periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic implant of knee jointM97.1
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Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(8)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
UMLS
- Broken knee capC0159849
- Fracture of knee-capC0159849
- Fracture of patellaC0159849
- Fracture of patella (disorder)C0159849
- Fracture, KneecapC0159849
- Fracture, PatellaC0159849
- Fractured patellaC0159849
- Knee capC0159849
- Kneecap FractureC0159849
- Kneecap FracturesC0159849
- Patella FractureC0159849
- Patella FracturesC0159849
- Patella fractureC0159849
- bone patellaC0159849
- broken knee capC0159849
- fracture knee capC0159849
- fracture knee-capC0159849
- fracture of patellaC0159849
- fracture patellaC0159849
- fracture patellarC0159849
- fractures patellaC0159849
- fractures patellarC0159849
- knee-cap fractureC0159849
- patella fractureC0159849
- patellar fractureC0159849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of patella?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of patella is S82.0. The full clinical description is "Fracture of patella". S82.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.0 represents “Fracture of patella”. 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 S82.0 a billable code?
No, S82.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S82.0.
What chapter is S82.0 in?
S82.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.0?
S82.0 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 S82.0?
S82.0 has 6 child codes, including: S82.00 (Unspecified fracture of patella), S82.01 (Osteochondral fracture of patella), S82.02 (Longitudinal fracture of patella), S82.03 (Transverse fracture of patella), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.0?
Yes, when using S82.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.0?
S82.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159849. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S82.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of patella affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S82.0?
S82.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC92.0 (Fracture of patella).
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