icd 10 code for left ankle fracture and dislocation

by Dr. Sophia Deckow IV 5 min read

Dislocation of left ankle joint, initial encounter
S93. 05XA 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 S93. 05XA became effective on October 1, 2021.

What are signs of an ankle fracture?

To help figure out what the injury might be, ask yourself a few questions:

  • Was there a noise when it happened? A sprain may occur silently, or in severe cases there may be a popping sound. ...
  • Is your ankle misshapen? While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it’s most likely because a bone is broken.
  • Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you feel pain. ...
  • Where is the pain? ...

What to do after an ankle fracture?

Treatment

  • Medications. Your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
  • Therapy. After your bone has healed, you'll probably need to loosen up stiff muscles and ligaments in your ankles and feet.
  • Surgical or other procedures. ...

What is the diagnosis code for left ankle fracture?

The code S82.892A is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code S82.892A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture of left ankle or open fracture of left ankle.

What are the tests for ankle fracture?

  • Isolated medial malleolus fracture
  • Isolated lateral malleolus fracture
  • Bimalleolar ankle fracture; two malleoli are fractured, either the medial and lateral malleoli or less commonly the poster and lateral malleoli.
  • Trimalleolar ankle fracture; the three ankle malleoli (medial, lateral, and posterior) are broken.

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What is the ICD-10 code for fracture left ankle?

Fracture of lower leg, including ankle ICD-10-CM S82. 92XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is the CPT code of dislocation of the left ankle?

CPT® Code 27840 in section: Closed treatment of ankle dislocation.

What is the ICD-10 code for left fibula fracture?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture- S82. 402A- Codify by AAPC.

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.

What is the CPT code for fractured ankle?

CPT® Code 27792 - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint - Codify by AAPC.

What is the CPT code for ORIF ankle?

CPT® Code 27822 in section: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus.

What is the ICD-10 code for distal fibula fracture?

Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of right fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture. S89. 301A 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 S89.

How do you code a distal fibula fracture?

CPT® Code 27786 in section: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus)

What is a distal fibula fracture?

Synopsis. Distal fibula fracture, the most common type of ankle fracture, is an isolated malleolar fracture (70% or greater); the majority of these are lateral malleolus fractures. Distal fibula fractures can affect adult patient of any age as well as children.

What is ICD 10 code for ankle fracture?

ICD-10 code S82 for Fracture of lower leg, including ankle is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

When a patient has both a dislocation and fracture at the same site?

A fracture-dislocation of the same site is coded using the fracture code. It is incorrect to use an additional code for the dislocation. Likewise, reduction of the fracture-dislocation is coded using only the code for the reduction of the fracture.

What is ICD 10 code for right ankle fracture?

Pathological fracture, right ankle, initial encounter for fracture. M84. 471A 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 M84.