ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S82.1
Fracture of upper end of tibia
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S82.1
- fracture of shaft of tibia (S82.2-)
- physeal fracture of upper end of tibia (S89.0-)
Fracture of proximal end of tibia
Fracture of tibial plateau NOS
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S82.16
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S82.1 (Fracture of upper end of tibia)
ICD-10-CM code S82.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S82.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S82.1 - Fracture of upper end of tibia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fracture of upper end of tibia.