S82.455C ICD-10-CM Code: Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S82.455CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S82.455C sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
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Category S82
Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
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Subcategory S82.455
Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula
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Code S82.455C
Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S82.455C.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S82.455C.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S82.455C.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S82.455C.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S82.455C.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S82.455C mean?
S82.455C is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.”
Is S82.455C a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S82.455C 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 S82.455C located in ICD-10-CM?
S82.455C 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 S82.455, Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula.
What coding notes are listed for S82.455C?
No inclusion terms are listed for S82.455C in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S82.455 codes
S82.455ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture
S82.455BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
S82.455DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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