ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 828.0
Diagnosis Code: 828.0 (Raw: 8280)
Description: Closed multiple fractures involving both lower limbs, lower with upper limb, and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 828.0 is designated for Closed multiple fractures involving both lower limbs, lower with upper limb, and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
