2021 ICD-10-CM Code S82.899
Other fracture of unspecified lower leg
Not Valid for Submission
S82.899 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other fracture of unspecified lower leg. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 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.
The ICD-10-CM code S82.899 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture dislocation of ankle joint, closed fracture subluxation of ankle joint, closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint, closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint, closed traumatic subluxation ankle joint , complicated fracture of ankle, etc.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like S82.899 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | S82.899 |
| Short Description: | Other fracture of unspecified lower leg |
| Long Description: | Other fracture of unspecified lower leg |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Other fracture of unspecified lower leg
Header codes like S82.899 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other fracture of unspecified lower leg:
- S82.899A - ... initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82.899B - ... initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S82.899C - ... initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S82.899D - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82.899E - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S82.899F - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S82.899G - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S82.899H - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S82.899J - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S82.899K - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S82.899M - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S82.899N - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S82.899P - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S82.899Q - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S82.899R - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S82.899S - ... sequela
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code S82.899 are found in the index:
- - Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) - See Also: Fracture, pathological; - T14.8
- - ankle - S82.899
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Closed fracture dislocation of ankle joint
- Closed fracture subluxation of ankle joint
- Closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint
- Closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint
- Closed traumatic subluxation ankle joint
- Complicated fracture of ankle
- Complicated fracture of bone
- Fracture dislocation of ankle joint
- Fracture malunion - ankle and/or foot
- Fracture of distal end of fibula
- Fracture of upper end of lower leg
- Fracture subluxation of ankle joint
- Multiple fractures of lower leg
- Non-union of ankle joint with infection
- Non-union of ankle joint without infection
- Open dislocation of ankle
- Open dislocation of ankle
- Open fracture dislocation of ankle joint
- Open fracture of upper end of lower leg
- Open fracture subluxation of ankle joint
- Open traumatic subluxation ankle joint
- Subluxation of ankle joint
- Subluxation of ankle joint
- Subluxation of ankle joint
Information for Patients
Fractures
Also called: Broken bone
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.
- Broken bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
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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.
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.
- Blount disease (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Bowlegs (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Common peroneal nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Femoral nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Femur fracture repair - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Foot, leg, and ankle swelling (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Iliotibial band syndrome -- aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Ischemic ulcers -- self-care (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Knock knees (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Leg pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Shin splints - self-care (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Tibial nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Venous insufficiency (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)