S82.301 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified fracture of lower end of right tibia. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified fracture of lower end of right tibia (ICD-10-CM S82.301), 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 lower end of right tibia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S82.301. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: fracture of malleolus. Excludes1 (not coded here): bimalleolar fracture of lower leg S82.84-; fracture of medial malleolus alone S82.5-; Maisonneuve's fracture S82.86-; pilon fracture of distal tibia S82.87-; trimalleolar fractures of lower leg S82.85-; 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 S82.301 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.
- bimalleolar fracture of lower leg S82.84-
- fracture of medial malleolus alone S82.5-
- Maisonneuve's fracture S82.86-
- pilon fracture of distal tibia S82.87-
- trimalleolar fractures of lower leg S82.85-
- 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 S82.301 be billed directly?
No. S82.301 (Unspecified fracture of lower end of right tibia) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S82.301 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 S82.301?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S82.301 must not be reported with: bimalleolar fracture of lower leg (S82.84-); fracture of medial malleolus alone (S82.5-); Maisonneuve's fracture (S82.86-); pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-).
Can S82.301 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S82.301 and the following may both be reported 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).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S82.301, with their registry titles.
- S82 — Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
- S82.0 — Fracture of patella
- S82.00 — Unspecified 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
- S82.001H — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S82.001J — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S82.001K — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S82.001M — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S82.001N — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S82.001P — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S82.001Q — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S82.001R — Unspecified fracture of right patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S82.001S — Unspecified fracture of right patella, sequela
- S82.002 — Unspecified fracture of left patella
- S82.002A — Unspecified fracture of left patella, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82.002B — Unspecified fracture of left patella, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S82.002C — Unspecified fracture of left patella, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S82.002D — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82.002E — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S82.002F — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S82.002G — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S82.002H — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S82.002J — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S82.002K — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S82.002M — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S82.002N — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S82.002P — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S82.002Q — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S82.002R — Unspecified fracture of left patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S82.002S — Unspecified fracture of left patella, sequela
- S82.009 — Unspecified fracture of unspecified patella
- S82.009A — Unspecified fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S82.009B — Unspecified fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
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