Web20 de ago. de 2015 · 0. Aug 16, 2015. #2. Bimalleolar vs trimalleolar codes. If three malleoli are fractured, you should use a trimalleolar fracture code, even if only two are fixed. For example, if the posterior malleolus is non displaced, and is not fixed, you would use 27822. Do not switch the CPT to bimalleolar ORIF, since the amount of work involved in ORIF ...

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82.891B: Other fracture of right …

WebShort description: Fx bimalleolar-open. ICD-9-CM 824.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 824.5 should only … http://www.icd9data.com/2015/Volume1/800-999/820-829/824/824.5.htm inc last act

Ankle Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

WebProviders classify ankle fractures according to the area of bone that is broken. For example, a fracture at the end of the fibula is called a lateral malleolus fracture, or if both the tibia and fibula are fractured, it is called a bimalleolar fracture. Two joints are involved in ankle fractures: Ankle joint - where the tibia, fibula, and talus ... WebShort description: Fx bimalleolar-closed. ICD-9-CM 824.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 824.4 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM ... WebINDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: Patient is a 51-year-old woman who is approximately 10 months status post open reduction and internal fixation of a right bimalleolar type ankle fracture. She is having persistent pain, primarily over the lateral aspect of her ankle and is now taken to the operating room for elective removal of the metal plate and screws. inc langform