ICD-9 Code 828.1 - Open multiple fractures involving both lower limbs, lower with upper limb, and lower limb(s) with rib(s) and sternum

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 828.1

Diagnosis Code: 828.1 (Raw: 8281)

Description: Open 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 828.1 is designated for Open 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 While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical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.