S82.8
Non-billableOther fractures of lower leg
Other fractures of 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 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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (8)
S82.81Torus fracture of upper end of fibula
S82.82Torus fracture of lower end of fibula
S82.83Other fracture of upper and lower end of fibula
S82.84Bimalleolar fracture of lower leg
S82.85Trimalleolar fracture of lower leg
S82.86Maisonneuve's fracture
S82.87Pilon fracture of tibia
S82.89Other fractures of lower leg
Related Codes(8)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fractures of lower leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fractures of lower leg is S82.8. The full clinical description is "Other fractures of lower leg". S82.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S82.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S82.8 represents “Other fractures of 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 S82.8 a billable code?
No, S82.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under S82.8.
What chapter is S82.8 in?
S82.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S82.8?
S82.8 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 S82.8?
S82.8 has 8 child codes, including: S82.81 (Torus fracture of upper end of fibula), S82.82 (Torus fracture of lower end of fibula), S82.83 (Other fracture of upper and lower end of fibula), S82.84 (Bimalleolar fracture of lower leg), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with S82.8?
Yes, when using S82.8, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S82.8?
S82.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2863494. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S82.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other fractures of lower leg 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 S82.8?
S82.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC92.Z (Fracture of lower leg, including ankle, unspecified).
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