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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Fibula

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Fibula

S82.831A
S82.641A

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

Also Known as:
Right Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Right Lower Leg
Right Leg Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Right Fibula

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

Use ICD-10 code S82.831A for other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.831A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture not involving the ankle joint
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'closed' fracture

Applicable To

  • • Proximal fibular shaft fracture
  • • Distal fibular shaft fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and type of fracture.

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

Billable Code
S82.641A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray confirmation of lateral malleolus involvement

Applicable To

  • • Isolated lateral malleolus fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms lateral malleolus involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.81

Personal history of (healed) fracture

Use for follow-up visits to indicate history of fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right fibula fracture not involving the ankle joint is S82.831A, while S82.641A is used for lateral malleolus fractures.

How do you document a right fibula fracture?

Document the fracture type, location, laterality, and any joint involvement. Include imaging results and specify if the fracture is open or closed.

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