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S82.256

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

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-)

Child Codes (16)

S82.256ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fractureS82.256BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS82.256CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS82.256DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS82.256ENondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS82.256FNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS82.256GNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS82.256HNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS82.256JNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS82.256KNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS82.256MNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS82.256NNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS82.256PNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunionS82.256QNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunionS82.256RNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunionS82.256SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S82.256 represents nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 16 more specific child codes under S82.256. Coders should note that S82.256 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.256?

ICD-10-CM code S82.256 is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S82.256 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S82.256 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S82.256?

S82.256 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S82.256 be coded with other codes?

S82.256 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S82.25

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

S82.251Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right tibiaS82.252Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibiaS82.253Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of unspecified tibiaS82.254Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of right tibiaS82.255Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of left tibia

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Code Information

CodeS82.256
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS82.25
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)
Child codes16

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)