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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for History of Fracture

Z87.81
Z87.311

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

Also Known as:
Healed Fracture
Past Fracture
Old Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code Z87.81 for personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture

Billable Code
Z87.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fracture is fully healed with no active treatment.

Applicable To

  • • Healed traumatic fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'healed' and the fracture type.

Personal history of (healed) pathological fracture

Billable Code
Z87.311
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Healed pathological fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'healed' and the underlying condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.898

Other postprocedural states

Use if there is retained hardware without symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a history of fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a history of a healed traumatic fracture is Z87.81, and for a healed pathological fracture, it is Z87.311.

When should Z87.81 be used?

Use Z87.81 when documenting a patient's history of a healed traumatic fracture, ensuring no active treatment is ongoing.

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