Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82.444A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.444A became effective on October 1, 2018.
This 7th Character usually captures Episode of Care information, such as "Initial Encounter," "Subsquent Encounter," or "Sequela." ICD Code S82.444 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use specify a 7th character that describes the diagnosis 'nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula' in more detail.
fracture of foot, except ankle ( S92.-) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
S82.44 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.44 became effective on October 1, 2021.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82. 831A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture.
ICD-9 Code 823.3 -Fracture of shaft of tibia and fibula open- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture- S82. 402A- Codify by AAPC.
Synopsis. Distal fibula fracture, the most common type of ankle fracture, is an isolated malleolar fracture (70% or greater); the majority of these are lateral malleolus fractures. Distal fibula fractures can affect adult patient of any age as well as children.
What is a fractured tibia-fibula? A broken tibia-fibula is a fracture in the lower leg that happens when a fall or blow places more pressure on the bones than they can withstand. A tibia-fibula fracture is a serious injury that requires prompt immediate medical attention.
ankleThe distal end of the fibula forms the lateral malleolus of the lower limb. This is a bony projection noted on the lateral surface of the ankle, which is complementary to another bony projection on the medial aspect of the ankle called the medial malleolus (formed by the tibia).
The fibula is your calf bone. It's the smaller of the two bones in your lower leg. It gives your calf its structure and forms the top of your ankle. Your fibula also supports lots of important muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments.
The fibula or calf bone is a leg bone on the lateral side of the tibia, to which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones and, in proportion to its length, the most slender of all the long bones.
A fibula fracture is used to describe a break in the fibula bone. A forceful impact, such as landing after a high jump or any impact to the outer aspect of the leg, can cause a fracture. Even rolling or spraining an ankle puts stress on the fibula bone, which can lead to a fracture.
Distal fibular fractures are the most common type at the ankle and are usually the result of an inversion injury with or without rotation. They are the extension of a lateral collateral ligament injury.
The fibula is a non-weight bearing bone that originates just below the lateral tibial plateau and extends distally to form the lateral malleolus, which is the portion of the fibula distal to the superior articular surface of the talus.
Closed fracture (also called simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.444Abecame effective on October 1, 2021.
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
ICD Code S82.444 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use specify a 7th character that describes the diagnosis 'nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right fibula' in more detail. The 7th characters that can be added, and the resulting billable codes, are as follows:
The Bosworth fracture is a rare fracture of the distal fibula with an associated fixed posterior dislocation of the proximal fibular fragment which becomes trapped behind the posterior tibial tubercle. The injury is caused by severe external rotation of the ankle. The ankle remains externally rotated after the injury, making interpretation of X-rays difficult which can lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. The injury is most commonly treated by open reduction internal fixation as closed reduction is made difficult by the entrapment of the fibula behind the tibia.
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.