Question 1

Is S82.6 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S82.6 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S82.6 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S82.6 represents Fracture of lateral malleolus. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S82.6?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S82.6 is S82 (Fracture of lower leg, including ankle). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S82.6?

Accepted Answer

Code S82.6 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S82.6 as they represent different diagnoses.

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