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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture

S82.841A
S82.842A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bimalleolar ankle fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bimalleolar Fracture
Ankle Fracture Involving Two Malleoli
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S82.841A for displaced bimalleolar fracture of right ankle, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
S82.841A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of fractures in both medial and lateral malleoli
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of displacement and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of both medial and lateral malleoli

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both malleoli are fractured and displaced.

Displaced bimalleolar fracture of left ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
S82.842A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of fractures in both medial and lateral malleoli
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of displacement and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of both medial and lateral malleoli

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both malleoli are fractured and displaced.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

20690

Application of external fixation device

Use if external fixation is applied during treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a bimalleolar ankle fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right ankle is S82.841A, and for the left ankle, it is S82.842A.

How do you code a bimalleolar ankle fracture with syndesmotic injury?

Use S82.841A or S82.842A for the fracture and add a code for syndesmotic injury, such as S93.431A, to capture the complete clinical picture.

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