Tibial Plateau Fracture ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Tibial Plateau Fracture?

Tibial Plateau Fracture, a break in the upper part of the shinbone, requires specific ICD-10 codes for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Here are the commonly used Tibial Plateau Fracture ICD codes:

• S82.121A: Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
• S82.122A: Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
• S82.141A: Displaced fracture of medial condyle of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
• S82.142A: Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
• S82.151A: Displaced fracture of lateral tuberosity of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
• S82.152A: Displaced fracture of lateral tuberosity of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

Which Tibial Plateau Fracture ICD Codes Are Billable?

Determining which Tibial Plateau Fracture ICD codes are billable is crucial for healthcare providers. Here's a breakdown:

• S82.121A: Yes. This code represents a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the right tibia.
• S82.122A: Yes. This code indicates a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the left tibia.
• S82.141A: Yes. This code is for a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the right tibia.
• S82.142A: Yes. This code represents a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left tibia.
• S82.151A: Yes. This code is used for a displaced fracture of the lateral tuberosity of the right tibia.
• S82.152A: Yes. This code indicates a displaced fracture of the lateral tuberosity of the left tibia.

Clinical Information

A Tibial Plateau Fracture refers to a break in the upper part of the tibia or shinbone. Here's what you need to know:

• The tibial plateau is critical for weight-bearing and stability of the knee joint.
• Such fractures can result from high-energy trauma or low-energy trauma in osteoporotic patients.
• Symptoms include pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight on the affected leg.
• Diagnosis is typically confirmed with X-rays and sometimes CT scans.
• Treatment can range from non-surgical methods like casting to surgical interventions, depending on the type and severity of the fracture.

Synonyms Include:

• Fracture of upper shinbone
• Knee joint fracture
• Proximal tibial fracture
• Shinbone plateau break
• Tibial condyle fracture