icd 9 code for subcapital hip fracture

by Kurtis Pouros 6 min read

What is a Subcapital hip fracture?

Femoral neck (subcapital) fractures: These fractures occur in the neck of the thighbone. Metal pins can be inserted to support the femoral head. Intertrochanteric fractures: These fractures occur in the large bumps of bone (trochanters) below the neck of the thighbone.

What does Subcapital mean?

subcapital is the femoral head and neck junction. transcervical is the mid portion of femoral neck. basicervical is the base of femoral neck.Dec 11, 2018

What is the ICD 9 code for hip fracture?

ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Codes
Osteoporosis ICD-9-CM & ICD-10-CM Codes
Disuse osteoporosis: 733.03M81.8
Other osteoporosis: 733.09M81.8
FRAGILITY FRACTURES
Hip fracture: 820.0, 820.2, 733.14S72.019A, S72.023A, S72.033A, S72.043A, S72.099A, S72.109A, S72.143A, S72.23XA, M84.459A
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What is the ICD 10 code for unspecified hip fracture?

Pathological fracture, hip, unspecified, initial encounter for fracture. M84. 459A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is a trochanteric fracture?

2. Definition. Trochanteric fracture involves the proximal femur between the cervical region and the shaft. Subtrochanteric fracture, with a fracture line running from an area within 5 cm distal to the lesser trochanter, is usually also included in the definition [6].

What is a hip fracture pathophysiology?

hip fracture, in pathology, a break in the proximal (upper) end of the femur. Related Topics: joint joint disease fracture hip. See all related content → Hip fracture can occur at any age. Common causes include severe impact (e.g., a car accident), falls, and weak bones or bone loss (osteoporosis).

What is the ICD-10 code for right hip pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right hip (M25. 551)

Is femur and hip the same?

A hip fracture is a break in the thighbone (femur) of your hip joint. Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. Your hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint, where your thighbone meets your pelvic bone. The ball part of your hip joint is the head of the thighbone.

What is the ICD-10 code for hip pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in unspecified hip (M25. 559)

What is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52. 501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.

What is the ICD-10 code for intertrochanteric fracture?

ICD-10 | Intertrochanteric fracture of femur (S72. 14)

Is a fracture a pathology?

A fracture is a break in your bone. A break is called a pathologic fracture when force or impact didn't cause the break to happen. Instead, an underlying disease leaves your bones weak and brittle. You may move wrong or shift your body weight in a way that puts pressure on weak bones.Apr 15, 2021