What is the ICD‑10‑CM code for a tibial plateau fracture of the left knee?

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ICD-10-CM Code for Tibial Plateau Fracture of the Left Knee

The ICD-10-CM code for a tibial plateau fracture of the left knee is S82.1—with the seventh character extension required to specify the episode of care and laterality modifier for the left side.

Specific Code Structure

The complete code follows this format:

  • S82.1 = Base code for fracture of upper end of tibia (tibial plateau)
  • Laterality modifier: Add "2" for left side
  • Seventh character extension (required):
    • A = Initial encounter for closed fracture
    • B = Initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
    • C = Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
    • D = Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • K = Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
    • M = Subsequent encounter for open fracture with nonunion
    • S = Sequela

Most Common Coding Scenarios

For initial presentation of a closed tibial plateau fracture of the left knee: S82.142A

This represents:

  • S82.1 = Tibial plateau fracture
  • 4 = Bicondylar fracture (if applicable; use appropriate digit for fracture type)
  • 2 = Left side
  • A = Initial encounter, closed fracture

Fracture Type Specifications

The fourth digit specifies fracture morphology:

  • S82.111- = Unspecified fracture of right upper end of tibia
  • S82.112- = Unspecified fracture of left upper end of tibia
  • S82.131-/132- = Medial condyle fracture
  • S82.141-/142- = Bicondylar fracture
  • S82.151-/152- = Lateral condyle fracture

Clinical Context

The provided evidence 1 discusses imaging and management of tibial plateau fractures but does not contain ICD-10 coding information. The epidemiological data 2 confirms these fractures represent a significant burden with an incidence of 22.4-25.3 per 100,000 inhabitants in Germany, with 68.8% being multifragmentary fractures requiring precise documentation.

Always verify the specific fracture pattern (unspecified, medial condyle, lateral condyle, or bicondylar) and whether the fracture is open or closed to select the most accurate seventh character extension.

References

1
Guideline

acr appropriateness criteria® acute trauma to the knee.

Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2020

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