Question 1

Is S82 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S82 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S82 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S82 represents Fracture of lower leg, including ankle. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S82 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S82 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S82?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S82 is section:S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S82?

Accepted Answer

Code S82 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S82 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S82 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S82 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture type I or II), C (initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and 13 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S82XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S822026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes5Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions16Fracture encounter types