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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Ankle

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Ankle

S82.832A
M84.472A

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

Also Known as:
Left Ankle Fracture
Fracture of Left Lower Leg
fracture left lateral malleolus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Left Ankle

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

Use ICD-10 code S82.832A for displaced trimalleolar fracture of left ankle, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
S82.832A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture involves medial, lateral, and posterior malleoli.
documentation:
  • • Displacement and specific malleoli involvement must be documented.

Applicable To

  • • Trimalleolar fracture involving medial, lateral, and posterior malleoli

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes displacement and specific malleoli involved.

Pathologic fracture, left ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
M84.472A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Bone density scan (DXA) T-score ≤ -2.5

Applicable To

  • • Fracture due to osteoporosis or metastasis

Important Notes

  • • Document the underlying condition causing the fracture.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.89

Aftercare for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up visits after the acute phase of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced trimalleolar fracture of the left ankle?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced trimalleolar fracture of the left ankle is S82.832A.

How do you document a left ankle fracture?

Document the specific type of fracture, displacement status, and laterality, confirmed by imaging.

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