S92.055A — Nondisplaced other extraarticular fracture of left calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Is S92.055A billable?
Yes — S92.055A is billable for FY2027. S92.055A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S92.055A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S92.055A at a glance
| Code | S92.055A |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced other extraarticular fracture of left calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter for closed fracture |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S92.055A?
In S92.055A, the 7th character A means initial encounter for closed fracture. The 7th character is required for S92.055A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS92.055A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS92.055B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS92.055D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS92.055G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS92.055K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS92.055P
- SsequelaS92.055S
Which MS-DRGs does S92.055A group to?
S92.055A sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S92.055A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S92.05, the nearest indexed parent of S92.055A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › tarsal bone › calcaneus › extraarticular NEC (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › tarsal bone › calcaneus › extraarticular NEC › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S92.055A to fully describe the condition. S92.055A 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 S92.055A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S92.055A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S92.055A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S92.055A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S92
The conditions below are not part of S92.055A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S92.055A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S92.0
The conditions below are not part of S92.055A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S92.055A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- Physeal fracture of calcaneus (S99.0-)
How long has S92.055A existed?
S92.055A 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.