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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S82.253H ICD-10-CM Code: Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S82.253H

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S82.253H sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)

  3. 3

    Category S82

    Fracture of lower leg, including ankle

  4. 4

    Subcategory S82.253

    Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia

  5. 5

    Code S82.253H

    Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S82.253H.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S82.253H.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S82.253H.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S82.253H.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S82.253H.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S82.253H mean?

S82.253H is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing.”

Is S82.253H a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S82.253H has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S82.253H located in ICD-10-CM?

S82.253H is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) (S80–S89), under category S82, Fracture of lower leg, including ankle and subcategory S82.253, Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia.

What coding notes are listed for S82.253H?

No inclusion terms are listed for S82.253H in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S82.253 codes

S82.253A

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

S82.253B

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II

S82.253C

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

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