icd 10 code for syndesmotic ligament injury

by Miss Anika Spencer MD 3 min read

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.

When will the ICD-10-CM S93.432A be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S93.432A became effective on October 1, 2021.

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.

When will the ICD-10-CM S93.401A be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S93.401A became effective on October 1, 2021.

When will the ICD-10-CM S93.492A be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S93.492A became effective on October 1, 2021.

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.

What is the code for a fractured ankle?

Assign code 824.0, Fracture of ankle, Medial malleolus, closed and code 845.03, Sprains and strains of tibiofibular (ligament), distal, for the ankle fracture with syndesmotic injury. Code E917.0, Striking against or struck accidentally by objects or persons, In sports without subsequent fall, should be assigned to identify the external cause of the injury. Assign code 79.36, Open reduction of fracture with internal fixation, tibia and fibula, for the ORIF of the ankle fracture. Code 79. 87, Open reduction of dislocation of ankle, should be assigned for the reduction of the syndesmotic injury. Since the reduction of the dislocated syndesmotic injury was independent of the fracture reduction, it should be coded separately.

What is the syndesmosis complex of the ankle?

The syndesmosis complex of the ankle is made up of the anterior tibiofibular ligament, interosseous ligament, and posterior fibular ligaments. Syndesmosis injury is usually seen with outward twisting of the foot and ankle. The injury is consistent with an ankle sprain and can lead to chronic ankle pain and instability. Football, soccer and basketball are the most common sports associated with this injury.

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