ICD-9 Code 816.00 -Closed fracture of phalanx or phalanges of hand unspecified- Codify by AAPC.
S69.91XAS69. 91XA - Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s) [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.
92XB: Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for open fracture.
What is a tuft fracture? You have broken the tip (tuft) of your finger. This is known as a tuft fracture. Tuft fractures are often associated with crush injuries. These fractures are stable and can be treated with a plastic splint.
Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified finger, initial encounter. S60. 949A 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 S60.
Superficial Injuries Overview. Cuts and Wounds of the Face. Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway. Insects in the Ear. Cuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips.
When a fracture happens, it's classified as either open or closed: Open fracture (also called compound fracture): The bone pokes through the skin and can be seen, or a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin. Closed fracture (also called simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
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.
Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character extension for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.
Distal phalanx fractures are usually nondisplaced or comminuted fractures. They classify into tuft (tip), shaft, or articular injuries. Tuft fractures usually result from a crushing mechanism such as hitting the tip of a finger with a hammer.
An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament that is attached to the bone pulls a piece of the fractured bone off. Avulsion fractures can happen anywhere in the body but are most common in the ankle, hip, finger, and foot. They are more common in children than adults, but often affect adults who play sports.
The tuft is the end of the last bone in the finger. Symptoms of a tuft fracture include pain and swelling in the fingertip. The pain and swelling usually decrease after a day or two, but the fingertip will still be tender for several weeks if you bump it.
Tuft fractures can be treated with immobilization using a clam-shell type splint, while unstable transverse shaft fractures are ideally managed with operative fixation consisting of a longitudinal Kirschner wire or screw [1].
Healing: This normally takes approximately 4-6 weeks to heal. finger to be a bit achy and swollen for a couple of months after this type of injury. splint or you can strap your fingers together for comfort. It is important to use the hand and keep the rest of the finger bending to stop it becoming stiff.
A tuft fracture refers to a fracture or break through the very tip of the bone that sits under the fingernail (distal phalanx). This can occur with a crush injury, such as when a finger is accidently caught in a closing door. This is a very common injury and generally heals very well.
Tuft fractures are treated by caring for the accompanying soft-tissue injury and splinting of the finger to prevent further discomfort or injury.