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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tibial Plateau Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Tibial Plateau Fracture

S82.121A

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

Also Known as:
Proximal Tibial Fracture
Knee Joint Fracture
knee fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tibial Plateau Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tibial Plateau 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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S82.121A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed lateral condyle fracture with displacement
documentation:
  • • Documentation of initial encounter and closed fracture

Applicable To

  • • Displaced lateral condyle fracture of right tibia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies displacement, laterality, and episode of care.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M23.2

Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury

Use when there is an associated meniscal injury confirmed by imaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the right tibia, initial encounter, is S82.121A.

How do you document a tibial plateau fracture?

Document the fracture's location, displacement status, laterality, and episode of care. Include any associated injuries for comprehensive coding.

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