S92.00 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified fracture of calcaneus. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified fracture of calcaneus (ICD-10-CM S92.00), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current 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 calcaneus is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S92.00. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): Physeal fracture of calcaneus S99.0-; fracture of ankle S82.-; fracture of malleolus S82.-; traumatic amputation of ankle and foot S98.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S92.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S92.00 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- Physeal fracture of calcaneus S99.0-
- fracture of ankle S82.-
- fracture of malleolus S82.-
- traumatic amputation of ankle and foot S98.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- fracture of ankle and malleolus S82.-
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S92.00 be billed directly?
No. S92.00 (Unspecified fracture of calcaneus) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S92.00 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S92.
Can S92.00 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S92.00 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: Physeal fracture of calcaneus (S99.0-); fracture of ankle (S82.-); fracture of malleolus (S82.-); traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S92.00 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S92 — Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle
- S92.0 — Fracture of calcaneus
- S92.001 — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus
- S92.001A — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S92.001B — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter for open fracture
- S92.001D — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S92.001G — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S92.001K — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S92.001P — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S92.001S — Unspecified fracture of right calcaneus, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S92 family