Question 1

Is S82.201 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S82.201 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S82.201 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S82.201 represents Unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia. 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 S82.201 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S82.201 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 S82.201?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S82.201 is S82.20 (Unspecified fracture of shaft of tibia). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does S82.201 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S82.201 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., S82.201XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S82.201K2027

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions16Fracture encounter types

Is S82.201 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code S82.201 mean?

When was ICD-10 code S82.201 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S82.201?

Does S82.201 require a 7th character extension?