icd 9 code for left ankle fusion

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What is the ICD 10 code for left ankle surgery?

The Ankle Joint, Left body part is identified by the character G in the 4 th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Fusion root operation of the Lower Joints body system under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4 the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

What is the ICD 10 code for left ankle effusion?

Effusion, left ankle. M25.472 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 M25.472 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 9 code for tenosynovitis of the ankle?

2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 727.06. Tenosynovitis of foot and ankle. Short description: Tenosynovitis foot/ankle. ICD-9-CM 727.06 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 727.06 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the CPT code for Arthrodesis of the ankle?

Physician CPT® Code Description Arthrodesis 27870 Arthrodesis, ankle, open 27871 Arthrodesis, tibiofibular joint, proximal or distal 28705 Arthrodesis; pantalar 28715 Arthrodesis; triple

Open Approach

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

Percutaneous Approach

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

Replacement Code

0SGG33Z replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code (s):

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.