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S82.023C

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Displaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S82
  • • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S82
  • • 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-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S82.023C represents displaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S82.023C has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.023C?

ICD-10-CM code S82.023C is "Displaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S82.023C a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S82.023C is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S82.023C?

S82.023C has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S82.023C be coded with other codes?

S82.023C has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S82.023

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S82.023ADisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for closed fractureS82.023BDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS82.023DDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS82.023EDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS82.023FDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS82.023GDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS82.023HDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS82.023JDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS82.023KDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS82.023MDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS82.023NDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS82.023PDisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS82.023C
BillableYes
ParentS82.023
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)