S82.4 is the authoritative medical code for Fracture of shaft of fibula. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for fracture of shaft of fibula (ICD-10-CM S82.4), 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
Fracture of shaft of fibula is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S82.4. 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 lateral malleolus alone S82.6-; 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 S82.4 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 lateral malleolus alone S82.6-
- 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 S82.4 be billed directly?
No. S82.4 (Fracture of shaft of fibula) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S82.4 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 S82.4?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S82.4 must not be reported together with: traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-).
Can S82.4 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S82.4 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: fracture of lateral malleolus alone (S82.6-); 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-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S82.4 in its code family, 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
View all 40 codes in the S82 family