ICD-Code S82: Fracture of lower leg, including ankle

Note

In outpatient care, the ICD code on medical documents is always appended with a diagnostic confidence indicator (A, G, V or Z): A (excluded diagnosis), G (confirmed diagnosis), V (tentative diagnosis) and Z (condition after a confirmed diagnosis).

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Person with their foot and lower leg encased in plaster. Person with their foot and lower leg encased in plaster.

Broken ankle

If the foot rolls too heavily, for example while playing sports, the upper ankle joint can break. This can affect one or more bones. A broken ankle usually heals easily.