ICD-9 code 824 for Fracture of ankle is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -FRACTURE OF LOWER LIMB (820-829). Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.
To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use specify a 7th character that describes the diagnosis 'other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius' in more detail. The 7th characters that can be added, and the resulting billable codes, are as follows:
813.42 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other closed fractures of distal end of radius (alone).
Other articular cartilage disorders, unspecified ankle. M24.173 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M24.173 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of radius The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S52. 57 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 824.8 : Unspecified fracture of ankle, closed.
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 .
Pathological fracture, right ankle, initial encounter for fracture. M84. 471A 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 M84.
Used for medical claim reporting in all healthcare settings, ICD-10-CM is a standardized classification system of diagnosis codes that represent conditions and diseases, related health problems, abnormal findings, signs and symptoms, injuries, external causes of injuries and diseases, and social circumstances.
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 958.8 : Other early complications of trauma.
Fracture of lower leg, including ankle ICD-10-CM S82. 91XA is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
842A: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture.
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.
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A broken ankle is also known as an ankle "fracture." This means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken.
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare- Z47. 89- Codify by AAPC.
813.42 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other closed fractures of distal end of radius (alone). This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
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. Out-of-place or misshapen limb or joint. Limited mobility or inability to move a limb.
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.
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.
A Smith's fracture, also sometimes known as a reverse Colles' fracture or Goyrand-Smith's, is a fracture of the distal radius. It is caused by a direct blow to the dorsal forearm or falling onto flexed wrists, as opposed to a Colles' fracture which occurs as a result of falling onto wrists in extension.