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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Fracture Unspecified

S82.892A

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

Also Known as:
Unspecified Ankle Fracture
Left Lower Leg Fracture Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Fracture Unspecified

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

Use ICD-10 code S82.892A for other fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.892A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • • Fracture location and type must be specified in the documentation.
applicable_to:
  • • Unspecified fracture of left ankle
excludes:
  • • Open fracture of left ankle
validation:
  • • X-ray confirmation of fracture
  • • Clinical documentation of fracture location
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies if the fracture is open or closed, displaced or non-displaced.
risks:
  • • Misclassification due to lack of specificity in documentation
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.XXXA

Unspecified fall, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified left ankle fracture?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified left ankle fracture is S82.892A, used when specific details about the fracture are not documented.

How should a left ankle fracture be documented for accurate coding?

Documentation should include the specific bone involved, fracture type, and encounter type to ensure accurate coding.

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