2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.15 Fracture of tibial tuberosity Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Code History Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to S82.15: Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Avulsion fracture of tuberosity of calcaneus Non-Billable Code S92.03 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Avulsion fracture of tuberosity of calcaneus. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below. ↓ See below for any exclusions, inclusions or special notations
CPT CODE 27540? can you post the note? I am leaning more towards tibial tubercle but before I respond definitively I would need to see it. avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle, 27540 looks to be a good code for the ORIF of it.
Left tibia tuberosity (lower leg bone) fracture ICD-10-CM S82.152A 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
Avulsion fracture (chip fracture) of talus The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S92. 15 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S92.
Tibial tubercle avulsion fractures are an uncommon injury occurring due to strong contraction of the quadriceps femoris muscle during leg extension, ultimately causing failure of the physis at the patellar tendon insertion.
The tuberosity of the tibia or tibial tuberosity or tibial tubercle is an elevation on the proximal, anterior aspect of the tibia, just below where the anterior surfaces of the lateral and medial tibial condyles end.
The tibial tuberosity or tubercle is an elevation of the anterior aspect of the tibia. At full skeletal maturity, it is approximately 3 cm distal to the proximal tibial articulating surface. It serves as an attachment for the patella tendon, acting as a lever to extend the knee joint.
A tibial tubercle avulsion fracture is usually an injury to the knee occurring in adolescence, during the transitional phase of physeal closure just prior to completion of growth.
An avulsion fracture occurs when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone. The hip, elbow and ankle are the most common locations for avulsion fractures in the young athlete.
The tibial tuberosity is a palpable bony prominence located on the anterior surface of the proximal shaft of the tibia. On the posterior aspect of the tibia, the soleal line runs diagonally in a distal-to-medial direction across the proximal third of the tibia.
Tubercle vs tuberosity A tubercle is a small rounded prominence, often a site of tendon or ligament attachment e.g. adductor tubercle of the femur. A tuberosity is larger, found in varying shapes and often rough in texture.
Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomies found that TT lateralisation elevates lateral contact pressures, increases lateral patellar tracking and reduces patellar stability.
At the anterior surface of the proximal end is the tibial tuberosity. It is an attachment site for the patellar ligament and you can easily spot and palpate this prominence just below your knee. Inferiorly, the tibial tuberosity is continuous with the anterior border of the tibia.
The patellar tendonThe patellar tendon originates from the patellar apex and attaches to the tibial tuberosity, which is a bony protrusion on the anterior aspect of the proximal tibia.
The patellar tendonThe patellar tendon attaches to the tibial tubercle on the front of the tibia (shin bone) just below the front of the knee. It also is attached to the bottom of the patella (kneecap).
The goal of treatment for fractures of the tibial tubercle is to restore the extensor mechanism and the joint surface, when disrupted. Closed treatment generally entails closed reduction and immobilization in a long leg or cylinder cast for approximately 4 weeks or until evidence of union is apparent on radiographs.
You might need to wear a cast or splint for a few weeks. Fractures usually take about three to 12 weeks to heal completely. For an avulsion fracture in your pelvis or anywhere else where your healthcare provider can't apply a cast, a short period of rest followed by crutches is helpful.
The tibial tuberosity is reduced and fixed to the tibia by using one or two screws. In children, unicortical fixation may be as good as bicortical fixation. Arthroscopy or arthrotomy may be required to repair damaged menisci and to refashion a smooth articular surface, particularly in type III injuries.
Most of the healing happens between six to 12 weeks, but can take several months for your symptoms to completely settle. It is not unusual to have aches and discomfort beyond this, often when you do activities you haven't done for a while. Sometimes the area is more sensitive for months and this is normal.
A Bumper fracture is a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau caused by a forced valgus applied to the knee. This causes the lateral part of the distal femur and the lateral tibial plateau to come into contact, compressing the tibial plateau and causing the tibia to fracture.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S82.15. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Note: A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
NEC Not elsewhere classifiable This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.