S92.1 – Fracture of talus
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Code
S92.1(claims format:S921)- Description
- Fracture of talus
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot
- Parent codes
- S92
Billable codes under S92.1
S92.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S92.10 – Unspecified fracture of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.11 – Fracture of neck of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.12 – Fracture of body of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.13 – Fracture of posterior process of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.14 – Dome fracture of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.15 – Avulsion fracture (chip fracture) of talusHeader (more codes below)
- S92.19 – Other fracture of talusHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes for S92.1
- Astragalus
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S92 – Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle
- 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 appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S92
Block S90-S99
Related codes in S92
- S92.0 – Fracture of calcaneusHeader
- S92.2 – Fracture of other and unspecified tarsal bone(s)Header
- S92.3 – Fracture of metatarsal bone(s)Header
- S92.4 – Fracture of great toeHeader
- S92.5 – Fracture of lesser toe(s)Header
- S92.8 – Other fracture of foot, except ankleHeader
- S92.9 – Unspecified fracture of foot and toeHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S92.1?
S92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of talus, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).
Is S92.1 a billable code?
No. S92.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S92.1 belong to?
It belongs to category S92 – Fracture of foot and toe, except 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.