Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S82.153 is the diagnosis code for Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosity. 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 S82.153 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S82.153 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S82.153 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S82.153 is S82.15 ("Fracture of tibial tuberosity"). S82.153 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S82.153 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S82.153 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosity" 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 fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosity is S82.153.
Yes, S82.153 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S82.153 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S82.153 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.