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Note Various 7th Character Options for Ankle Fracture

Published on Mon Jul 05, 2021

Question: The orthopedist just treated a patient who was diagnosed with a displaced bimalleolar fracture of the right lower leg. This is an initial encounter, and the provider documents that the fracture is type IIA. What is the correct diagnosis code for this injury? Hawaii Subscriber Answer: You should report S82.841A (Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, initial encounter [...]
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