LeFort I fracture, initial encounter for open fracture. S02.411B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S02.411B became effective on October 1, 2018.
ICD-10-CM Code for LeFort I fracture S02. 411.
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AnswerWhat is the ICD 10 code for initial encounter for fracture?
LeFort I fracture, initial encounter for open fracture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code S02.411B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S02.411B became effective on October 1, 2020.
What is a Le Fort fracture?
Le Fort fractures are fracture patterns following the relatively weak areas of the facial skeleton. Le Fort fractures are classified into three types, but all involve the pterygoid plate, which can cause separation of the facial skeleton from the skull base.
What is the difference between Le Fort I and Le Fort II?
Similar to the Le Fort I fracture, sublabial vestibular incisions are made for visualization of the maxillary fractures. Le Fort II fractures also require additional exposure of the orbital rim, typically by the transconjunctival incision, to repair the orbital floor fracture.
What is 7th Character Extension?
For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.
The ICD code S024 is used to code Facial trauma
Facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma, is any physical trauma to the face. Facial trauma can involve soft tissue injuries such as burns, lacerations and bruises, or fractures of the facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'S02.412 - LeFort II fracture'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S02.412. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
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