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S92.811B

S92.811B: Other fracture of right foot, initial encounter for open fracture

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S92.811B is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of right foot, initial encounter for open fracture. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "B": initial encounter for open fracture

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S92

A
initial encounter for closed fracture
B
initial encounter for open fracture
D
subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G
subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K
subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
P
subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S
sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S92.811B

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S92: Fracture of foot and toe, except ankle

  • fracture of ankle (S82.-)
  • fracture of malleolus (S82.-)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)

Other codes that can never be billed with S92.811B

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • M84.3Stress fracture
  • M84.4Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified
  • S91Open wound of ankle, foot and toes

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S92.811B is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 4 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A54767Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines
  • A56900Billing and Coding: Immunizations
  • A58872Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization
  • A58873Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S92.811

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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