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S82.252Q

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Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

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

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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 S82.252Q represents displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type i or ii with malunion. 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 S82.252Q has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.252Q?

ICD-10-CM code S82.252Q is "Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S82.252Q a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S82.252Q is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S82.252Q?

S82.252Q has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S82.252Q be coded with other codes?

S82.252Q has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S82.252

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

S82.252ADisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fractureS82.252BDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS82.252CDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS82.252DDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS82.252EDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS82.252FDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS82.252GDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS82.252HDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS82.252JDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS82.252KDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS82.252MDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS82.252NDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS82.252Q
BillableYes
ParentS82.252
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)