icd 10 code for distal right femur fracture

by Pamela Hamill 10 min read

Unspecified fracture of lower end of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture. S72. 401A 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.

What is CPT code for fracture?

  • Did the provider put a plan into place for follow-up treatment?
  • Was an immobilization device provided?
  • Was medication/pain management provided?

What is the CPT code for open bilateral femur fractures?

You would not use 27244, since this is to be used only for pertrochanteric fractures. This is ORIF of femoral shaft fracture, but I would use the unlisted code 27599, since neither of the ORIF femoral shaft codes mention fixation via bone struts and cerclage only. You can use 27507 however, as a reference to the carrier, of the basis of your fee.

What is a distal femoral fracture?

Distal femur fractures are traumatic injuries involving the region extending from the distal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction to the articular surface of the femoral condyles. Diagnosis is made radiographically with CT studies often required to assess for intra-articular extension.

Can a distal femur fracture happen with a knee fracture?

Periprosthetic fracture following total knee arthroplasty is a potentially serious complication. This injury can involve the distal femur, proximal tibia or the patella. This review article analyzes the prevalence, risk factors, classification and treatment options for periprosthetic fractures of the femur.

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What is a distal femur fracture?

Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee. A fracture is a broken bone. Fractures of the thighbone that occur just above the knee joint are called distal femur fractures. The distal femur is where the bone flares out like an upside-down funnel.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for right hip fracture?

ICD-10-CM S72. 001A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 521 Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture with mcc. 522 Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without mcc.

What is proximal femur fracture?

Proximal femoral fractures are a subset of fractures that occur in the hip region. They tend to occur in older patients, and in those who have osteoporosis.

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.

Is femur and hip the same?

A hip fracture is a break in the thighbone (femur) of your hip joint. Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. Your hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint, where your thighbone meets your pelvic bone. The ball part of your hip joint is the head of the thighbone.

What is a right femoral neck fracture?

A femoral neck fracture is a type of hip fracture of the thigh bone (femur)—just below the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint. This type of fracture disconnects the ball from the rest of the femur. It often causes groin pain that worsens when you putting weight on the injured leg.

Is the femur proximal or distal to the tibia?

The tibia is located in the lower leg medial to the fibula, distal to the femur and proximal to the talus of the foot.

What are proximal femurs?

Proximal femur includes the femoral head, neck and the region 5-cm distal to the lesser trochanter. There is a 125°–130° inclination angle between the head and neck and the femoral body. Further, there is a 15° anteversion angle between the plane passing through the condyles of the femoral head and the femur neck.

Which type of femur fractures make up 10 30?

2.5. Its reported incidence in displaced femoral neck fractures ranges from 10 to 30%.

What is the ICD-10 code for femur fracture?

Unspecified fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture. S72. 90XA 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.

What is ICD-10 code for fracture to right radius?

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

What is a right distal radius fracture?

When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. It can also happen in a car accident, a bike accident, a skiing accident or another sports activity.

Coding Notes for S72 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'S72 - Fracture of femur'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S72. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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