S82.245G – Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S82.245G
Code
S82.245G (claims format: S82245G)
Description
Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
Short description
Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l tibia, 7thG
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 › S82.24 › S82.245

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

S82.24 – Spiral fracture of shaft of tibia

Applicable to:
  • Toddler fracture

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 S82.245

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.245G?

S82.245G is the ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).

Is S82.245G a billable code?

Yes. S82.245G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S82.245G 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.