Tibial spine fracture (also called Tibial Eminence Fracture) is a break at the top of the tibia bone in the lower leg near the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) attaches here. This type of injury is most common in children ages 8 to 14 years of age.
S82. 201A - Unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia [initial encounter for closed fracture]. ICD-10-CM.
The tibial spine is the ridge of bone on the top of the tibia, or shin bone, where the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, attaches in the knee. The ACL is an important ligament for stabilizing the knee while allowing flexibility.
733.82 - Nonunion of fracture.
Unspecified fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82. 209A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.
Fracture of lower end of tibia ICD-10-CM S82. 302A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
The tibial spine is a specialized ridge of bone in the tibia where the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) attaches. This ligament is integral maintaining flexibility and stability in the knee.
Tibial spine fractures are relatively uncommon injuries that typically occur at the base of the tibial spine. While these injuries can occur in adults, they are more common in skeletally immature patients between ages 8-14.
also known as the tibia spine, which includes two small pointed prominences, called the medial and lateral intercondylar tubercles. located on the superior surface of the tibial head between the two condyles.
In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.
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. appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.
A malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an abnormal position, which can lead to impaired function of the bone or limb and make it look like it is 'bent'. Similarly, a nonunion is the result of a fractured bone failing to heal after an extended period of time – in some cases over a period of 9 to 12 months.