S82.162⚠ Requires 7th Character
Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S82.16
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S82.162:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS82.162ADsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS82.162DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS82.162GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS82.162KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS82.162PSsequelaS82.162S
Sub-codes of S82.162(6)
S82.162 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S82.162ATorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, initial encounter…✓ BillableS82.162DTorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS82.162GTorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS82.162KTorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS82.162PTorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, subsequent encoun…✓ BillableS82.162STorus fracture of upper end of left tibia, sequela✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)├S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
└S82.162Torus fracture of upper end of left tibia
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