fibula

  1. kimmcelderry@gmail.com

    Wiki fibula fractures

    Does "other fracture of upper and lower end of fibula" mean the fibula is broken in 2 spots? How do you code for example, a nondisplaced transverse fracture of right fibular head. It's frustrating/confusing to have upper end of tibia fracture codes, but not for fibula. Thanks!
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    Wiki ORIF of the left posterior distal tibia, and the left distal fibular shaft

    Can someone help me with the CPT codes for this surgery? Preoperative Diagnosis: FX distal left ankle with displaced FX distal third of fibula shaft and large displaced posterior malleolar FX Postoperative Diagnosis: Same Description of Procedure (scrubbed): A longitudinal incision was made...
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    Wiki Distal Fibular Fracture ICD10

    there is a discussion re: distal fibular fracture ICD10 coding. Pt has a fx repaired of distal fibula. Fx is not in the Fibula shaft. Radiology report and provider's report just states "distal fibula" fx. Is this enough to use the lateral malleous fx ICD10? From an anatomical standing, it seems...
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    Wiki ICD-10 Code Fibula Fracture NOS

    Is there an ICD-10 code for a fibula fracture NOS?
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