Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82.841A 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 S82.841A became effective on October 1, 2018.
· 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.84 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.84 Bimalleolar fracture of lower leg 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code S82.84 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.841A. Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M84.371A [convert to ICD-9-CM] Stress fracture, right ankle, initial encounter for fracture.
· S82.842A 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 S82.842A became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S82.842A - other international versions of ICD-10 S82.842A may differ.
· 2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.844 Nondisplaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code S82.844 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
A "bimalleolar equivalent" fracture means that in addition to one of the malleoli being fractured, the ligaments on the inside (medial) side of the ankle are injured. Usually, this means that the fibula is broken along with injury to the medial ligaments, making the ankle unstable.
A bimalleolar (bi-MAL-ee-uh-lur) fracture is a type of broken ankle that happens when parts of both the tibia and fibula called the malleoli are fractured.
Bimalleolar ankle fracture is a fracture that occurs in both the lateral and medial malleoli at the distal end of the tibia and fibula bones that articulate with talus bone to form the ankle joint or tibiotalar joint. This joint is in the mortise and tenon joint classification.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S92. 901B: Unspecified fracture of right foot, initial encounter for open fracture.
Physicians classify broken ankles by the area of bone that has fractured. For instance, if both the fibula and tibia have broken, it is considered a bimalleolar fracture. Conversely, a trimalleolar fracture involves a break in the three parts of the ankle.
Most bimalleolar and trimalleolar ankle fractures are serious injuries. They often occur from high energy injuries such as falls and motor vehicle collisions. In addition to the force of impact, there is often a significant force of rotation on the ankle seen in sports injuries and serious falls.
Bimalleolar ankle fracture: This second-most common type involves breaks of both the lateral malleolus and of the medial malleolus, the knobby bump on the inside of the ankle (in the lower portion of the tibia).
A trimalleolar fracture is a type of ankle fracture. It happens when you fracture three different areas in your ankle called the malleoli. These bones, called the medial, lateral, and posterior malleoli, stick out somewhat at your ankle.
How Much is a Bimalleolar Fracture or Trimalleolar Fracture With Surgery Worth? Looking at a jury verdict search in New York, the full value of damages for a bimalleolar fracture with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgical repair is probably from $200,000 to $500,000 or more.
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2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82. 92XA: Unspecified fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture.
CPT® Code 27822 in section: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus.
The prefix "bi" means "two," so a bimalleolar fracture is one that involves both the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. This type of fracture often happens as a result of the foot and ankle rolling inward, but it can also be caused by a trip or fall, or by a direct blow to the ankle.
A trimalleolar ankle fracture is when your ankle breaks in three separate places. Only 7% of all ankle breaks are trimalleolar ankle fractures. They are rare, and they are among the worst kinds of ankle fractures.
Trimalleolar Fractures These are the most severe of ankle fractures and have a poor prognosis. With these fractures, the back of the tibia / shinbone is also broken off. As with bimalleolar ankle fractures, they are the result of an extremely high-energy impact.
Surgery is needed to “set” the bones after a bi or trimalleolar fracture occurs. A period of non-weight bearing that lasts 2-4 months will be required to allow the bones to heal properly.
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. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
The open fracture designations in the assignment of the 7th character for fractures of the forearm, femur and lower leg, including ankle are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification. When the Gustilo classification type is not specified for an open fracture, the 7th character for open fracture type I or II should be assigned (B, E, H, M, Q).
Traumatic fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for initial encounter (A, B, C) for each encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.
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.