Advanced Search

ICD-10-CM Code for Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture S82.61XA

ICD-10 code S82.61XA for Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

Image 2

Official Long Descriptor

Displaced fracture of lateral malleolus of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture

S82.6

Excludes1: pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-)

S82

Includes: fracture of malleolus

Excludes1: traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

Excludes2: fracture of foot, except ankle (S92.-)
periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle joint (M97.2)
periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic implant of knee joint (M97.1-)

Additional/Related Information

Tabs
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM S82.61XA coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
This section shows you chapter-specific coding guidelines to increase your understanding and correct usage of the target ICD-10-CM Volume 1 code.

Crosswalks

Forum

Have a question about ICD-10-CM Code S82.61XA ? Start a discussion here
Orthopedic Fracture table 7th character fracture fracture table icd-10 orthopedics surgery
If our orthopedic surgeon sees a patient in the office for consultation for a fracture (for example...S82.61XA). I would use the 7th character 'A' for the initial encounter. What would I use for a fol... [ Read More ]
View All

Coding Alert(s)

    See links to CMS documents related to your ICD-10-CM code without changing pages or searching the Web. Create your account here for Free Trial to Codify's CMS Center!

    Latest News