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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tibia and Fibula Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Tibia and Fibula Fracture

S82.201A
S82.5-

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

Also Known as:
Lower Leg Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Fibular Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tibia and Fibula Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S82.201A for displaced fracture of shaft of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of shaft of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.201A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Displaced fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality and displacement status documented

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of right tibial shaft

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies open vs. closed and laterality.

Fracture of medial malleolus

Non-Billable
S82.5-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Fracture of medial malleolus with tibia/fibula involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies involvement of the medial malleolus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.1-

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic knee joint

Use when fracture occurs around a prosthetic knee joint.

M84.36-

Stress fracture, tibia and fibula

Use for stress fractures confirmed by imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a tibia and fibula fracture?

Use ICD-10 codes S82.2-S82.6 for tibia and fibula fractures, specifying laterality and fracture type. Ensure documentation includes detailed fracture descriptions.

What is the ICD-10 code for a left tibia fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a left tibia fracture is S82.202A for a closed displaced fracture of the left tibial shaft.

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