ICD Code S82.831A

ICD code S82.831A is a diagnosis for a closed fracture at either the upper or lower end of the right fibula, documented during the patient's initial visit for this injury.

1. Patient presents with a fracture located at either the upper or lower end of the right fibula.

2. The fracture is not classified under more specific fracture types (e.g., not a transverse, oblique, or spiral fracture).

3. The fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound or bone exposure at the fracture site.

4. This is the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.

5. Clinical evaluation and imaging confirm the location and nature of the fracture.

6. Symptoms may include localized pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected leg.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code S82.831A include:

- 27792 (Open treatment of distal fibular fracture)

- 27786 (Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture without manipulation)

- 27788 (Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture with manipulation)

- 27814 (Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture)

- 27822 (Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed)

- 27823 (Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, with or without medial malleolus, includes internal fixation, when performed)

- 29405 (Application of long leg cast)

- 29425 (Application of short leg cast)

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