2019 icd 10 code for displaced fracture of the third metacarpal

by Mr. Vincent Franecki PhD 7 min read

Displaced fracture of base of third metacarpal bone, left hand, initial encounter for closed fracture. S62. 313A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.

What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62. 329B: Displaced fracture of shaft of unspecified metacarpal bone, initial encounter for open fracture.

What is the ICD 9 code for metacarpal fracture?

2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 815.00 : Closed fracture of metacarpal bone(s) site unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52. 501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.

How do you code a non union fracture?

733.82 - Nonunion of fracture.

Where is the metacarpal bones?

metacarpal, any of several tubular bones between the wrist (carpal) bones and each of the forelimb digits in land vertebrates, corresponding to the metatarsal bones of the foot.

Where is the metacarpal head?

Metacarpal Head: The rounded distal end (the upper end on the side of the fingers). The area right below the head is referred to as the neck of a metacarpal. Metacarpal Body/Shaft: The long part between the head and the base; the metacarpal shaft has a concave palmar aspect, and sides.

How do you code an open fracture in ICD-10?

Open fractures in ICD-10B, Initial encounter for open fracture type I or II.C, Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.E, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing.F, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing.More items...•

Is a comminuted fracture displaced?

Comminuted fractures are more likely to be displaced than other types of broken bones because they always have multiple broken pieces.

How do you code an injury in ICD-10?

The ICD 10 coding scheme for reporting injury is as follows:First three characters: General category.Fourth character: The type of injury.Fifth character: Which body part was injured.Sixth character: Which hand was injured.Seventh character: The type of encounter (A, D, or S)

Do you code for displaced or nondisplaced fracture?

In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.

What is the difference between malunion and nonunion?

A malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an abnormal position, which can lead to impaired function of the bone or limb and make it look like it is 'bent'. Similarly, a nonunion is the result of a fractured bone failing to heal after an extended period of time – in some cases over a period of 9 to 12 months.

What does non union fracture mean?

Nonunion of bone is the body's inability to heal a fracture. The most agreed-upon standard definition of nonunion made by the FDA is a fracture that persists for a minimum of 9 months without signs of healing for three months.