S82.1
Non-Billable

Fracture of upper end of tibia

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Fracture of upper end of tibia?

ICD-10-CM S82.1 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of upper end of tibia. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S82.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Fracture of proximal end of tibia

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S82.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • fracture of shaft of tibia (S82.2-)
  • physeal fracture of upper end of tibia (S89.0-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S82.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
S82.10Unspecified fracture of upper end of tibiaNon-BillableS82.101Unspecified fracture of upper end of right tibiaBillableS82.102Unspecified fracture of upper end of left tibiaBillableS82.109Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.11Fracture of tibial spineNon-BillableS82.111Displaced fracture of right tibial spineBillableS82.112Displaced fracture of left tibial spineBillableS82.113Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial spineBillableS82.114Nondisplaced fracture of right tibial spineBillableS82.115Nondisplaced fracture of left tibial spineBillableS82.116Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified tibial spineBillableS82.12Fracture of lateral condyle of tibiaNon-BillableS82.121Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibiaBillableS82.122Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left tibiaBillableS82.123Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.124Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibiaBillableS82.125Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of left tibiaBillableS82.126Nondisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.13Fracture of medial condyle of tibiaNon-BillableS82.131Displaced fracture of medial condyle of right tibiaBillableS82.132Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left tibiaBillableS82.133Displaced fracture of medial condyle of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.134Nondisplaced fracture of medial condyle of right tibiaBillableS82.135Nondisplaced fracture of medial condyle of left tibiaBillableS82.136Nondisplaced fracture of medial condyle of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.14Bicondylar fracture of tibiaNon-BillableS82.141Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibiaBillableS82.142Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibiaBillableS82.143Displaced bicondylar fracture of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.144Nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of right tibiaBillableS82.145Nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of left tibiaBillableS82.146Nondisplaced bicondylar fracture of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.15Fracture of tibial tuberosityNon-BillableS82.151Displaced fracture of right tibial tuberosityBillableS82.152Displaced fracture of left tibial tuberosityBillableS82.153Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosityBillableS82.154Nondisplaced fracture of right tibial tuberosityBillableS82.155Nondisplaced fracture of left tibial tuberosityBillableS82.156Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosityBillableS82.16Torus fracture of upper end of tibiaNon-BillableS82.161Torus fracture of upper end of right tibiaBillableS82.162Torus fracture of upper end of left tibiaBillableS82.169Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified tibiaBillableS82.19Other fracture of upper end of tibiaNon-BillableS82.191Other fracture of upper end of right tibiaBillableS82.192Other fracture of upper end of left tibiaBillableS82.199Other fracture of upper end of unspecified tibiaBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S82.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S82.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S82.1 mean?

S82.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of upper end of tibia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S82.1?

The parent code of S82.1 is S82 ("Fracture of lower leg, including ankle"). S82.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S82.1 in?

S82.1 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S82.1?

S82.1 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S82.10, S82.11, S82.12, S82.13, S82.14 and more.

When should I use S82.1?

Use S82.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of upper end of tibia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Fracture of upper end of tibia?

The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of upper end of tibia is S82.1.

Can S82.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S82.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S82.1 in?

S82.1 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S82.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, S82.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S82.1
Fracture of upper end of tibia
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S80-S89 — Injuries to the knee and lower leg
2026 ICD-10-CM