S82.421G – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the knee and lower leg
ICD-10-CM code
S82.421G
- Code
S82.421G(claims format:S82421G)- Description
- Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- Short description
- Displ transverse fx shaft of r fibula, 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 › S82.4 › S82.42 › S82.421
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture type I or II |
C | initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC |
D | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing |
E | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing |
F | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing |
H | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing |
J | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion |
M | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion |
N | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion |
Q | subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion |
R | subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion |
S | sequela |
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):
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
S82.4 – Fracture of shaft of fibula
Excludes2 (not included here):
- fracture of lateral malleolus alone (S82.6-)
Block S80-S89
Related codes in S82.421
- S82.421A – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S82.421B – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIBillable
- S82.421C – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICBillable
- S82.421D – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingBillable
- S82.421E – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingBillable
- S82.421F – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingBillable
- S82.421H – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingBillable
- S82.421J – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingBillable
- S82.421K – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionBillable
- S82.421M – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionBillable
- S82.421N – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionBillable
- S82.421P – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunionBillable
- S82.421Q – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunionBillable
- S82.421R – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunionBillable
- S82.421S – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S82.421G?
S82.421G is the ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing, in the block S80-S89 (Injuries to the knee and lower leg).
Is S82.421G a billable code?
Yes. S82.421G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S82.421G 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.