Disp fx of left tibial tuberosity, init for clos fx

Displaced fracture of left tibial tuberosity, initial encounter for closed fracture

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the prominent bony protrusion on the front of the upper part of the left shin bone (tibia), specifically where the patellar tendon attaches. The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-aligned fracture of the left tibial tuberosity. It is used when the skin over the fracture site remains intact, indicating a closed injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left" to support this code.
Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care.
Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" (skin intact) versus "open."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S82.152Displaced fracture of left tibial tuberosity

S82.152A(current)

Crosswalks

823.00ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.0Fracture of patella S82.00Unspecified fracture of patella S82.001Unspecified fracture of right patella S82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fx