S82.169⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S82.16
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S82.169:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS82.169ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS82.169DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS82.169GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS82.169KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS82.169PSsequelaS82.169S
Sub-codes of S82.169(6)
S82.169 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S82.169ATorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, initial en…✓ BillableS82.169DTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent…✓ BillableS82.169GTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent…✓ BillableS82.169KTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent…✓ BillableS82.169PTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent…✓ BillableS82.169STorus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, sequela✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)├S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
└S82.169Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia
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