Question 1

Is S92 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S92 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 S92 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S92 represents Fracture of foot and toe, except 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 S92 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S92 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 S92?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S92 is section:S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from S92?

Accepted Answer

Code S92 has Type 2 Excludes including: fracture of ankle (S82.-); fracture of malleolus (S82.-); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-). These conditions are not included in S92 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does S92 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S92 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing) and 4 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S92XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S922026

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes4Additional information

7th Character Extensions7Fracture encounter types