Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for proximal tibia fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Proximal Tibia Fracture
Use ICD-10 code S82.121A for displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Internal derangement of knee
Use if there is associated meniscal or ligamentous injury.
The ICD-10 code for a displaced lateral condyle fracture of the right tibia is S82.121A, used for initial encounters of closed fractures.
For a proximal tibia fracture with fibular involvement, use S82.31XA if the fracture extends distally, ensuring proper documentation of both tibial and fibular injuries.