Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.43

Oblique fracture of shaft of fibula

ICD-10-CM Code:
S82.43
ICD-10 Code for:
Oblique fracture of shaft of fibula
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)

S82.43 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of oblique fracture of shaft of fibula. 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 Oblique fracture of shaft of fibula

Non-specific codes like S82.43 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 oblique fracture of shaft of fibula:

  • S82.431 for Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.431S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.432 for Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.432S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.433 for Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.433S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.434 for Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.434S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.435 for Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.435S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.436 for Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.436S 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.