S82.3

Non-billable

Fracture of lower end of tibia

S82.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of lower end of tibia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S82.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S82
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures. For example, there are different types of fractures based on: Whether the bone is partially or completely broken.…

Read more about Fractures at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • bimalleolar fracture of lower leg (S82.84-)
  • fracture of medial malleolus alone (S82.5-)
  • Maisonneuve's fracture (S82.86-)
  • pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-)
  • trimalleolar fractures of lower leg (S82.85-)

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.3?
S82.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of lower end of tibia". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S82.3 a billable code?
No — S82.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S82.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S82.3?
S82.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including S82.30, S82.31, S82.39.
What is excluded from S82.3?
Excludes1 (not coded here): bimalleolar fracture of lower leg (S82.84-); fracture of medial malleolus alone (S82.5-); Maisonneuve's fracture (S82.86-); pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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