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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.44

Spiral fracture of shaft of fibula

ICD-10-CM Code:
S82.44
ICD-10 Code for:
Spiral 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)

S82.44 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of spiral 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 Spiral fracture of shaft of fibula

Non-specific codes like S82.44 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 spiral fracture of shaft of fibula:

  • S82.441 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.441S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.442 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of left fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.442S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.443 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.443S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.444 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.444S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.445 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.445S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S82.446 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unspecified fibula - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S82.446S 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.