What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the right calcaneus?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the right calcaneus, initial encounter, is S92.011A.

How do you code a nondisplaced fracture of the left calcaneus?

For a nondisplaced fracture of the left calcaneus, initial encounter, use ICD-10 code S92.012B.

ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Foot(S92.011A, S82.5, S92.0)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for fractures of the foot, including specific codes for displaced and nondisplaced fractures.

Also known as:

Foot fractureBroken foot

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Fracture of Foot

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S92.011A	Displaced fracture of right calcaneus, initial encounter	Use when documenting a displaced fracture of the right calcaneus during the initial encounter.	X-ray or CT confirming displaced fracture Documentation of initial encounter
S92.012B	Nondisplaced fracture of left calcaneus, initial encounter	Use when documenting a nondisplaced fracture of the left calcaneus during the initial encounter.	X-ray or CT confirming nondisplaced fracture Documentation of initial encounter

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of body of right calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture

S92.011ABillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Ankle fracturesS82.5

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Fracture of Foot.

Omitting displacement status

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always document displacement status in the medical record.

Assuming laterality without documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Claims may be denied or delayed., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and statistics.

Mitigation

Always verify and document the laterality of the fracture.

Incorrect episode of care coding

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to improper billing., Compliance: Violates coding standards., Data Quality: Affects continuity of care records.

Mitigation

Ensure the episode of care is clearly documented as initial, subsequent, or sequela.

Documentation of laterality

Impact

Failure to document laterality can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Implement a checklist to ensure laterality is documented for all fractures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S92.011A.

Primary Code

S92.011A

Displaced fracture of body of right calcaneus, initial encounter for closed fracture

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ICD-10 Coding for Fracture of Foot(S92.011A, S82.5, S92.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the right calcaneus?

How do you code a nondisplaced fracture of the left calcaneus?

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