S82.00 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified fracture of patella. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified fracture of patella (ICD-10-CM S82.00), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified fracture of patella is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S82.00. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: fracture of malleolus. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of lower leg S88.-. Excludes2 (not included here): 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-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S82.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S82.00 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- traumatic amputation of lower leg S88.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- 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-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S82.00 be billed directly?
No. S82.00 (Unspecified fracture of patella) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S82.00 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S82.
What can't be coded together with S82.00?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S82.00 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-).
Can S82.00 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S82.00 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: 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-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S82.00 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S82 — Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
- S82.0 — Fracture of patella
- S82.001 — Unspecified fracture of right patella
- S82.001A — Unspecified fracture of right patella, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82.001B — Unspecified fracture of right patella, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S82.001C — Unspecified fracture of right patella, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S82.001D — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82.001E — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S82.001F — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S82.001G — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
View all 40 codes in the S82 family