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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Fracture

S82.001A
S82.91XA

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of Right Knee
Right Patellar Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S82.001A for closed transverse fracture of right patella, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Closed transverse fracture of right patella, initial encounter

Billable Code
S82.001A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a closed transverse fracture confirmed by imaging.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify closed fracture and laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of right patella

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies closed fracture and laterality.

Unspecified fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter

Billable Code
S82.91XA
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Strive to obtain specific fracture details to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.81

Personal history of fracture

Use for sequela or follow-up visits to indicate past fracture history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right knee fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a closed transverse fracture of the right patella is S82.001A, used for initial encounters.

How do you document a right knee fracture?

Document the fracture type, location, laterality, and any imaging results. Include details like displacement and encounter type.

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