Left bimalleolar (lower leg bones) fracture ICD-10-CM S82.842A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 562 Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh with mcc 563 Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
Closed bimalleolar fracture of left ankle Left bimalleolar (lower leg bones) fracture ICD-10-CM S82.842A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 562 Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh with mcc
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left bimalleolar fracture. screws, left bimalleolar fracture. ANESTHESIA: General. closure of the syndesmosis. The medial side was closed. to the left thigh. The left splint was removed. The left leg, thigh and foot were prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion.
27792 would be appropriate for the lateral malleolus fracture and includes the syndesmosis repair if a screw is put through the plate and into the tibia. If a separate incision is made for the syndesmotic repair, you would then code 27829 in addition to the 27792.
ICD-10-CM Code for Displaced bimalleolar fracture of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture S82. 843A.
A "bimalleolar equivalent" fracture means that in addition to one of the malleoli being fractured, the ligaments on the inside (medial) side of the ankle are injured. Usually, this means that the fibula is broken along with injury to the medial ligaments, making the ankle unstable.
ICD-10 Code for Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg- S82. 841- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Fracture of lower leg, including ankle S82.
"Bimalleolar" means that two of the three parts or malleoli of the ankle are fractured. (Malleoli is plural for malleolus.) In most cases of bimalleolar fracture, the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus are fractured and the ankle is not stable.
Bimalleolar Equivalent Ankle Fractures One special subset of these fractures is called a bimalleolar equivalent fracture. This typically occurs when there is a fracture of the lateral malleolus and a ligament injury on the inner side of the ankle (the deltoid ligament).
S72. 143A 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 S72. 143A became effective on October 1, 2021.
CPT® Code 27822 in section: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus.
A trimalleolar fracture happens when you break your lower leg sections that form your ankle joint and help you move your foot and ankle. Treatment includes surgery and extensive physical therapy. A trimalleolar fracture can have long-term impact on your quality of life. Appointments 216.444.2606.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82. 832A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture.
Different types of ankle fracturesFibula Only Fracture (lateral malleolus fracture) The base of the fibula (the lateral malleolus) forms the bony lump on the outside of your ankle. ... Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture. ... Trimalleolar Fractures. ... Tibia Only Fracture (pilon fracture) ... Maisonneuve Fracture.
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