S82.312D — Torus fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Is S82.312D billable?
Yes — S82.312D is billable for FY2027. S82.312D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S82.312D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S82.312D at a glance
| Code | S82.312D |
|---|---|
| Description | Torus fracture of lower end of left tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S82.312D?
In S82.312D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. The 7th character is required for S82.312D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS82.312A
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS82.312D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS82.312G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS82.312K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS82.312P
- SsequelaS82.312S
Which MS-DRGs does S82.312D group to?
S82.312D sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S82.312D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S82.31, the nearest indexed parent of S82.312D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › tibia › lower end › torus (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S82
The conditions below can never be reported together with S82.312D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S82.3
The conditions below can never be reported together with S82.312D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S82.312D to fully describe the condition. S82.312D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S82.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S82.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S82.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S82.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S82
The conditions below are not part of S82.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S82.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S82.312D existed?
S82.312D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.