S82.201C – Unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S82.201C
Code
S82.201C (claims format: S82201C)
Description
Unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Short description
Unsp fx shaft of right tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Parent codes
S82 › S82.2 › S82.20 › S82.201

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter for closed fracture
Binitial encounter for open fracture type I or II
Cinitial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Dsubsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Esubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
Fsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
Gsubsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
Hsubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
Jsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
Ksubsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
Msubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
Nsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
Psubsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
Qsubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
Rsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S82 – Fracture of lower leg, including ankle

Includes:
  • fracture of malleolus
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • fracture of foot, except ankle (S92.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic ankle joint (M97.2)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic implant of knee joint (M97.1-)
Notes:
  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
  • The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S82

S82.20 – Unspecified fracture of shaft of tibia

Applicable to:
  • Fracture of tibia NOS

Block S80-S89

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S82.201

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.201C?

S82.201C is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of shaft of right tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).

Is S82.201C a billable code?

Yes. S82.201C is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S82.201C belong to?

It belongs to category S82 – Fracture of lower leg, including ankle.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.