icd 10 code for late effect fracture

by Prof. Tracey Olson II 9 min read

905.4 - Late effect of fracture of lower extremities. ICD-10-CM.

What is the difference between sequela and late effects in ICD 10?

The specific type of sequela (e.g., scar) is sequenced first, followed by the injury code. Sequela is the new terminology in ICD-10-CM for late effects in ICD-9-CM and using the sequela seventh character replaces the late effects categories (905–909) in ICD-9-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for traumatic adduction fracture?

Fracture, traumatic (abduction) (adduction) (separation) T14.8 - see also Fracture, pathological ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T14.8 Other injury of unspecified body region

What is the CPT code for neoplastic fracture?

When an encounter is for a pathological fracture due to a neoplasm, and the focus of treatment is the fracture, a code from subcategory M84.5, Pathological fracture in neoplastic disease, should be sequenced first, followed by the code for the neoplasm.

What is the ICD 10 code for history of osteoporosis fracture?

For patients with a history of osteoporosis fractures, status code Z87.310, Personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture, should follow the code from M81. ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2023 Page 60 of 118 2) Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

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What is a late effect sequela code?

In ICD-9-CM, codes identifying residual effects following treatment for the acute phase of an illness or injury are designated as late effect codes. In ICD-10-CM, the term “late effect” has been replaced with sequela. General Guidelines.

How do you code a sequela of injury?

Coding of a sequela requires reporting of the condition or nature of the sequela sequenced first, followed by the sequela (7th character "S") code. Examples of sequela (7th character "S") diagnosis codes included in this policy: M48. 40XS (Fatigue fracture of vertebra, site unspecified, sequela of fracture)

What does late effect mean in coding?

Late effects are residual effects after the acute phase of an illness or injury has terminated.

What does late effect mean in ICD-10?

LATE EFFECTS There is no time limit on when a late effect can occur; the residual condition may come directly after the disease or condition, or years later. In ICD-10, instead of using the term "late effect" the term "sequela" (singular) or "sequelae" (plural) is used to describe these diseases or conditions.

How do you code an old fracture?

Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture Z87. 81 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 Z87. 81 became effective on October 1, 2021.

When do you use subsequent vs sequela?

D (subsequent encounter) describes any encounter after the active phase of treatment, when the patient is receiving routine care for the injury during the period of healing or recovery. S (sequela) indicates a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of an injury.

When are late effects reported?

A late effect condition can appear immediately after an illness or injury, months after, or in some cases, years later. To report a late effect condition, you'll usually use two codes: One for the residual condition (e.g., scar), and another to identify the condition as a late effect of a previous illness or injury.

What is a late effect CVA?

Coding guidelines state that the late effects (sequelae) caused by a stroke may be present from the onset of a stroke or arise at ANY time after the onset of the stroke. If a patient is NOT EXPERIENCING A CURRENT CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT (CVA) and has no residual or late effect from a previous CVA, Z86.

What is true regarding late effects?

The following statement(s) is true regarding late effects: There is no time limit for the development of a residual. A patient may develop more than one residual. A residual may occur months after an injury.

What is an example of sequela?

Some conditions may be diagnosed retrospectively from their sequelae. An example is pleurisy. Other examples of sequelae include those following neurological injury; including aphasia, ataxia, hemi- and quadriplegia, and any number of other changes that may be caused by neurological trauma.

What is the classification of a burn?

The guidelines are the same for burns and corrosions. Current burns (T20–T25) are classified by depth, extent, and agent (X code). Burns are classified by depth as first degree (erythema), second degree (blistering), and third degree (full-thickness involvement).

Is ICd 10 the same as ICd 9?

ICD-10-CM provides greater specificity in coding injuries than ICD-9-CM. While many of the coding guidelines for injuries remain the same as ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM does include some new features, such as seventh characters.

What is the ICd 10 code for spinal cord injury?

Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, sequela 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S10-S19#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S10-S19#N#Injuries to the neck#N#Includes#N#injuries of nape#N#injuries of supraclavicular region#N#injuries of throat#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#effects of foreign body in esophagus ( T18.1)#N#effects of foreign body in larynx ( T17.3)#N#effects of foreign body in pharynx ( T17.2)#N#effects of foreign body in trachea ( T17.4)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the neck 3 S14#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14#N#Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated:#N#fracture of cervical vertebra ( S12.0- - S12.6.-)#N#open wound of neck ( S11.-)#N#transient paralysis ( R29.5)#N#Note#N#Code to highest level of cervical cord injury#N#Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level 4 S14.109#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S14.109#N#Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Applicable To#N#Injury of cervical spinal cord NOS#N#Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord

What is the secondary code for Chapter 20?

Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.

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Chapter 19 Overview

  • Chapter 19 is titled "Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00–T88)." It encompasses two alpha characters. The S section provides codes for the various types of injuries related to single body regions; the T section covers injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisonings and certain other consequences of external causes. The followin…
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Injury Seventh Characters

  • Most categories in chapter 19 have seventh characters that are required for each applicable code, and most categories have the following choices (seventh characters for fractures are expanded): 1. A, Initial encounter 2. D, Subsequent encounter 3. S, Sequela While the patient may be seen by a new or different provider over the course of treatment for an injury, assignment of the seventh c…
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Fracture Coding

  • ICD-10-CM fracture codes provide greater specificity than ICD-9-CM. For example, ICD-10-CM fracture codes can indicate the fracture type (e.g., greenstick, transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, segmental), specific anatomical site, whether the fracture is displaced or not, laterality, routine versus delayed healing, nonunions, and malunions. Lat...
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Coding Aftercare

  • The aftercare Z codes should not be used for aftercare for injuries or poisonings. The appropriate seventh characters are provided to identify this subsequent care. For aftercare of an injury, coders should assign the acute injury code with the appropriate seventh character "D" (or expanded choices for fractures) for subsequent encounter. This change will be significant for those post-a…
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Poisoning, Adverse Effects, and Underdosing of Drugs

  • Codes in categories T36–T65 are combination codes that include substances related to adverse effects, poisonings, toxic effects, and underdosing, as well as the external cause. No additional external cause code is required for poisonings, toxic effects, adverse effects, and underdosing codes. ICD-10-CM includes a table of drugs and chemicals; however, the columns have been res…
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Coding Burns and Corrosions

  • ICD-10-CM distinguishes between burns and corrosions. Burn codes apply to thermal burns (except sunburns) that come from a heat source, such as fire or hot appliance. They include electricity and radiation burns. Corrosions are burns due to chemicals. The guidelines are the same for burns and corrosions. Current burns (T20–T25) are classified by depth, extent, and ag…
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References

  • National Center for Health Statistics. "ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting." 2015. National Center for Health Statistics. "ICD-10-CM Index and Tabular." 2015. Ann Zeisset (azconsulting@charter.net) is an independent consultant.
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