icd 10 code for trimalleolar fx of right ankle

by Dr. Judy Kuhlman Sr. 6 min read

Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture. S82. 851A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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

ICD-10 Code for Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg- S82. 852- Codify by AAPC.

What is the CPT code for trimalleolar ankle fracture?

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 right ankle surgery?

Presence of right artificial ankle joint The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z96. 661 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the 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 .

What is the CPT code 27814?

CPT® 27814 in section: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

What is the difference between CPT code 28730 and 28740?

For example, CPT 28740 is for fusion of a single midtarsal or tarsometatarsal joint. There is also CPT 28730 for fusion of multiple (or transverse) midtarsal or tarsometatarsal joints.

What is the ICD 10 code for status post surgery?

ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.

What is DX code m25571?

M25. 571 Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

How do you code a fracture in ICD-10?

In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.

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

S82.832A2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82. 832A: Other fracture of upper and lower end of left fibula, initial encounter for closed fracture.

What is an unspecified fracture?

When you pick unknown it means your doctor has no idea what bone is broken or just says generic "wrist fracture".

What is a Bimalleolar fracture?

"Bimalleolar" means that two of the three parts or malleoli of the ankle are fractured. (Malleoli is plural for malleolus.) In most cases of bimalleolar fracture, the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus are fractured and the ankle is not stable.

What is procedure code 27829?

CPT® Code 27829 in section: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

What is the CPT code for ORIF medial malleolus fracture?

Open: You should report 27766 (Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation when performed) when the orthopedist uses an open method to treat the fracture.

What is an ankle Orif?

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You might need this procedure to treat your broken ankle. Three bones make up the ankle joint. These are the tibia (shinbone), the fibula (the smaller bone in your leg), and the talus (a bone in your foot).

What is a Bimalleolar fracture?

"Bimalleolar" means that two of the three parts or malleoli of the ankle are fractured. (Malleoli is plural for malleolus.) In most cases of bimalleolar fracture, the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus are fractured and the ankle is not stable.

What is the ICD code for acute care?

S82.85. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S82.85 is a non-billable code.

What is a bimalleolar fracture?

A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities. MeSH Codes:

What is the ICD-10 code for a trimalleolar fracture?

S82.85 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Trimalleolar fracture of lower leg. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.

What does D mean in fracture?

D - subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

The ICD code S828 is used to code Bimalleolar fracture

A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. Studies have shown that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #559-561 - Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code S82.854D and a single ICD9 code, V54.16 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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