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• #Pilon fracture icd 9 code code

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Studies have shown that bimalleolar fractures are more common in women, people over 60 years of age, and patients with existing comorbidities.

#Pilon fracture icd 9 code code

ICD-10-CM S82.872K is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v40.0): S82.872C is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. More Info The ICD code S828 is used to code Bimalleolar fracture A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. S82.872K is considered exempt from POA reporting. A tibial plafond fracture (also known as a pilon fracture) is a fracture of the distal end of the tibia, most commonly associated with comminution, intra-articular extension, and significant soft tissue injury. I recommended CPT code 27828 (Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed of both tibia and fibula) and CPT code 27829 (Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed)."Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs - conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are considered POA.