S82.026JBillable

Nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

Short description: Nondisp longitud fx unsp patella, 7thJ

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
S82
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category S82

S82Fracture of lower leg, including ankleS82.0Fracture of patellaS82.00Unspecified fracture of patellaS82.001Unspecified fracture of right patellaS82.001AUnsp fracture of right patella, init for clos fxYesS82.001BUnsp fracture of right patella, init for opn fx type I/2YesS82.001CUnsp fracture of right patella, init for opn fx type 3A/B/CYesS82.001DUnsp fx right patella, subs for clos fx w routn healYesS82.001EUnsp fx right patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn healYesS82.001FUnsp fx r patella, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w routn healYesS82.001GUnsp fx right patella, subs for clos fx w delay healYesS82.001HUnsp fx right patella, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay healYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S82.026J?

S82.026J is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nondisplaced longitudinal fracture of unspecified patella, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing.

Is S82.026J a billable code?

Yes. S82.026J is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is S82.026J in?

S82.026J falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did S82.026J become effective?

S82.026J has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to S82.026J?

S82.026J belongs to category S82, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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