icd 9 code for olecranon spur fracture

by Prof. Zachery Zieme 3 min read

ICD-9 Code 813.01 -Fracture of olecranon process of ulna closed- Codify by AAPC.

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What is the ICD 9 code for fracture of olecranon process?

Diagnosis Code 813.01. ICD-9: 813.01. Short Description: Fx olecran proc ulna-cl. Long Description: Closed fracture of olecranon process of ulna.

What is the ICD 9 code for FX olecran Proc ulna-OPN?

Short description: Fx olecran proc ulna-opn. ICD-9-CM 813.11is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 813.11should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the radiolucency at the base of the olecranon spur?

The narrow band of radiolucency commonly seen at the base of the olecranon spur near the attachment to the olecranon should not be confused with the rare fracture of this spur. A case is reported of proved avulsion of triceps tendon and of the spur.

What type of fracture does a 79 year old woman with osteoporosis present?

(OBQ09.243) A 79-year-old woman with osteoporosis presents with a displaced, severely comminuted olecranon fracture involving the proximal 40%. Which of the following represents the most appropriate surgical treatment? (OBQ09.192) A 19-year-old male sustains the isolated, closed injury seen in Figure A.

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What is the ICD-10 code for a closed fracture of the olecranon process of ul?

813.01 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of closed fracture of olecranon process of ulna. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is the elbow made of?

Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.

Where is the narrow band of radiolucency commonly seen at the base of the olecranon spur?

The narrow band of radiolucency commonly seen at the base of the olecranon spur near the attachment to the olecranon should not be confused with the rare fracture of this spur. A case is reported of proved avulsion of triceps tendon and of the spur.

Is a fractured olecranon spur rare?

True fracture through the olecranon spur must be rare; most would be expected to occur with disruption of the triceps tendon. The standard texts of orthopedics, Key and Conwell, Cave, and WatsonJones, make no mention of traumatic disruption of the triceps tendon, further evidence of the rarity of the fractured olecranon spur.

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