icd 10 code for transverse left patella fracture

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ICD-10-CM Code for Displaced transverse fracture of left patella, initial encounter for closed fracture S82. 032A.

What is the ICD 10 code for transverse process fracture?

S32. 009A 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 S32. 009A became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for patellar fracture?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of right patella, initial encounter for closed fracture S82. 001A.

What is the ICD 10 code for left patellar fracture?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of left patella, initial encounter for closed fracture S82. 002A.

What is a left patella?

The patella is also known as the kneecap. It sits in front of the knee joint and protects the joint from damage. It is the largest sesamoid bone in the body, and lies within the quadriceps tendon.

What is a nondisplaced fracture of the patella?

Stable patella fracture: In a stable fracture, also called a “nondisplaced” fracture, the broken pieces of your bone remain essentially in the right place. They may still be connected to each other, or they may be separated by a millimeter or two. This type of fracture usually heals well without surgery.

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced left patella fracture?

Nondisplaced osteochondral fracture of left patella, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82. 015A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee fracture?

S82. 001A - Unspecified fracture of right patella [initial encounter for closed fracture] | ICD-10-CM.

What is right patella?

The patella is a small bone located in front of the knee joint — where the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) meet. It protects the knee and connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the tibia.

The ICD code S820 is used to code Patella fracture

A patella fracture is a fracture of the kneecap, which is one of the most common knee injuries. It is usually the result of a hard blow to the front of the knee. Treatment options for patella fracture include nonsurgical and surgical options, depending on the type of fracture.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'S82.03 - Transverse fracture of patella'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code S82.03. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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 S820 is used to code Patella fracture

A patella fracture is a fracture of the kneecap, which is one of the most common knee injuries. It is usually the result of a hard blow to the front of the knee. Treatment options for patella fracture include nonsurgical and surgical options, depending on the type of fracture.

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