51XA. The equivalent ICD-9-CM code is 824.2, “Fracture of medial malleolus, closed.”Jul 1, 2015
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AnswerICD-10 Equivalent of 824.2
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 824.2:
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 824.2
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
What is the ICd-9 GEM?
The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
What is the ICd 10 code for lateral malleolus fracture?
824.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of fracture of lateral malleolus, closed. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
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