S82.829⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S82.82
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S82.829:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS82.829ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS82.829DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS82.829GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS82.829KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS82.829PSsequelaS82.829S
Sub-codes of S82.829(6)
S82.829 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S82.829ATorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, initial e…✓ BillableS82.829DTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, subsequen…✓ BillableS82.829GTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, subsequen…✓ BillableS82.829KTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, subsequen…✓ BillableS82.829PTorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, subsequen…✓ BillableS82.829STorus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula, 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
└S82.829Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified fibula
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