ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S82.6
Fracture of lateral malleolus
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S82.6
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S82.6 (Fracture of lateral malleolus)
ICD-10-CM code S82.6 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 S82.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S82.6 - Fracture of lateral malleolus. 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 lateral malleolus.