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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Distal Fibula Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Distal Fibula Fracture

S82.641A
S82.642A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for distal fibula fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lateral Malleolus Fracture
Fibular Ankle Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Distal Fibula Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Distal Fibula Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S82.641A for nondisplaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nondisplaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.641A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed nondisplaced fracture on X-ray
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'nondisplaced' and 'right lateral malleolus'

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced fracture of right lateral malleolus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and displacement are clearly documented.

Nondisplaced fracture of lateral malleolus of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.642A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed nondisplaced fracture on X-ray
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'nondisplaced' and 'left lateral malleolus'

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced fracture of left lateral malleolus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and displacement are clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.3XKA

Periprosthetic fracture around ankle prosthesis

Use when a fracture occurs around an ankle prosthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right distal fibula fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a nondisplaced fracture of the right lateral malleolus of the fibula is S82.641A.

How do you code a left distal fibula fracture?

For a nondisplaced fracture of the left lateral malleolus of the fibula, use ICD-10 code S82.642A.

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