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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.26

Segmental fracture of shaft of tibia

ICD-10-CM Code:
S82.26
ICD-10 Code for:
Segmental fracture of shaft of tibia
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the knee and lower leg
      (S80-S89)
      • Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
        (S82)

S82.26 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of segmental fracture of shaft of tibia. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Segmental fracture of shaft of tibia

Non-specific codes like S82.26 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for segmental fracture of shaft of tibia:

  • S82.261 for Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of right tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.261S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.262 for Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of left tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.262S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.263 for Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.263S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.264 for Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of right tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.264S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.265 for Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.265S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.266 for Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.266S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site nd the level of detail furnished by medical record content.

A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. A fracture not indicated whether displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced.

Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter for Fractures

Traumatic fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for initial encounter (A, B, C) for each encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.

Care for complications of surgical treatment for fracture repairs during the healing or recovery phase should be coded with the appropriate complication codes.

Care of complications of fractures, such as malunion and nonunion, should be reported with the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care with nonunion (K, M, N,) or subsequent care with malunion (P, Q, R).

Malunion/nonunion: The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

The open fracture designations in the assignment of the 7th character for fractures of the forearm, femur and lower leg, including ankle are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification. When the Gustilo classification type is not specified for an open fracture, the 7th character for open fracture type I or II should be assigned (B, E, H, M, Q).

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Patient Education


Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

These injuries can affect the entire leg, or just the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. Certain diseases also lead to leg problems. For example, knee osteoarthritis, common in older people, can cause pain and limited motion. Problems in your veins in your legs can lead to varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.