The exact ICD-10 code for a closed displaced fracture of the left talus is S92.122A. This specific code is used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes and signifies an initial encounter for a closed, displaced fracture of the body of the left talus.
Understanding ICD-10 Code S92.122A
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) provides a standardized system for classifying diseases and health problems for clinical and research purposes, including billing and statistical tracking. The code S92.122A breaks down as follows, providing precise details about the fracture:
- S92: Represents a "Fracture of foot, except ankle."
- S92.1-: Narrows down the location to a "Fracture of talus."
- S92.12: Specifies a "Displaced fracture of body of talus."
- S92.122: Further specifies the laterality as a "Displaced fracture of body of left talus."
- S92.122A: The seventh character, 'A', indicates an "Initial encounter for closed fracture."
This comprehensive code ensures that the medical record accurately reflects the patient's condition for diagnostic, treatment, and administrative purposes.
Key Aspects of this Diagnosis
When documenting a diagnosis using S92.122A, several critical characteristics are conveyed:
- Closed Fracture: This means the skin overlying the fractured bone is intact, and there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.
- Displaced Fracture: The bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This typically requires reduction (realignment) of the bone.
- Left Talus: The talus is one of the ankle bones, specifically located above the calcaneus (heel bone) and below the tibia and fibula. Specifying "left" is crucial for laterality.
- Initial Encounter: The 'A' at the end of the code signifies that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific fracture. This includes surgical treatment, emergency department encounters, and evaluation and management by a new physician. Subsequent encounters for routine follow-up, healing, or complications would use different seventh characters (e.g., 'D' for subsequent encounter, 'S' for sequela).
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