Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S82.6 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of lateral malleolus. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S82.6. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where S82.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S82.6 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S82.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of lateral malleolus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S82.6 is S82 ("Fracture of lower leg, including ankle"). S82.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S82.6 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S82.6 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S82.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of lateral malleolus" 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 Fracture of lateral malleolus is S82.6.
No, S82.6 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S82.6 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S82.6 include: pilon fracture of distal tibia (S82.87-).
Yes, S82.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.