Zygomatic fracture, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
The term ZMC fracture describes a spectrum of injuries that includes nondisplaced fractures, fractures displaced at an isolated buttress, and severely comminuted fractures with bone loss. Information about the degree and severity of the overall injury can be extrapolated from the location of the fractures.
(trī'pod frak'shŭr) A facial fracture involving the three supports of the malar prominence: the arch of the zygomatic bone, the zygomatic process of the frontal bone, and the zygomatic process of the maxillary bone.
S02. 402B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Zygomatic fracture, unspecified side, 7thB. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S02. 402B became effective on October 1, 2021.
Anatomy and Mechanism of Injury The term malar complex fracture refers to a fracture which in its classic form primarily involves the suture lines of the zygomatic bone.
An orbital fracture is when there is a break in one of the bones surrounding the eyeball (called the orbit, or eye socket). Usually this kind of injury is caused by blunt force trauma, when something hits the eye very hard.
The most common indication for surgery in ZMC fractures is displacement and rotation, and most displaced ZMC fractures should be treated surgically. If reduction is not performed properly, facial asymmetry will be prominent, as the result of lowering the malar prominent point [2].
ICD-10-CM Code for Zygomatic fracture, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture S02. 40FA.
ICD-10-CM Code for Fracture of orbit, unspecified S02. 85.
Zygomatic fracture, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture. S02. 40EA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The malar complex refers to the zygoma and maxillary bones (and therefore forms part of the orbital floor and lateral orbital wall).
A maxilla fracture happens when the maxilla becomes cracked or broken. This often happens due to injuries to the face, such as from falling, a car accident, getting punched, or running into an object.
tri·pod frac·ture. a facial fracture involving the three supports of the malar prominence, the arch of the zygomatic bone, the zygomatic process of the frontal bone, and the zygomatic process of the maxillary bone.
The malar complex refers to the zygoma and maxillary bones (and therefore forms part of the orbital floor and lateral orbital wall).
Fractures of the ZMC or zygomatic arch can often lead to unsightly malar depression, which should be corrected to restore a normal facial contour. ZMC fractures can also cause significant functional issues, including trismus, enophthalmos and/or diplopia, and paresthesias of the infraorbital nerve.
A maxilla fracture happens when the maxilla becomes cracked or broken. This often happens due to injuries to the face, such as from falling, a car accident, getting punched, or running into an object.
Enophthalmos is posterior displacement of the eye. The anterior projection of the eye is most commonly measured relative to the outer edge of the orbit, the orbital rim, but may also be assessed relative to the frontal and maxillary prominences, or the contralateral eye.
S02.40FA is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of zygomatic fracture, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture. The code S02.40FA is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code S02.40FA might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture of left zygomatic arch, closed fracture of left zygomatic bone, closed fracture of left zygomatic tripod, closed fracture of orbital portion of left zygomatic bone, closed fracture of orbital portion of zygomatic bone , closed fracture of zygoma, etc.#N#S02.40FA is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like zygomatic fracture left side for closed fracture. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.#N#The code S02.40FA is linked to some Quality Measures as part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP). When this code is used as part of a patient's medical record the following Quality Measures might apply: Emergency Medicine: Emergency Department Utilization Of Ct For Minor Blunt Head Trauma For Patients Aged 2 Through 17 Years.
Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site nd the level of detail furnished by medical record content. A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. A fracture not indicated whether displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced.
Also called: Broken bone. A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones.
You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place. Broken bone (Medical Encyclopedia) Closed reduction of a fractured bone (Medical Encyclopedia) Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)