Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S82.223 is the diagnosis code for Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S82.223 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S82.223 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S82.223 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S82.223 is S82.22 ("Transverse fracture of shaft of tibia"). S82.223 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S82.223 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S82.223 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia is S82.223.
Yes, S82.223 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S82.223 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S82.223 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.