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ICD-10 Coding for History of Fracture(Z87.81, M80.0A, S82.301K)

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Learn about ICD-10 codes Z87.81 and Z87.311 for documenting a history of healed fractures, including traumatic and pathological types.

Also known as:
Healed FracturePast FractureOld Fracture
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to History of Fracture

Z00-Z99Primary Range

Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
Z87.81Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture
Z87.311Personal history of (healed) pathological fracture
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture
Z87.81Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Nonunion of fractureS82.301K

Use for nonunion of fractures, not for healed fractures.

Osteoporosis with current pathological fractureM80.0A

Use for active pathological fractures due to osteoporosis.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Fracture.

Not specifying fracture type

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate patient history, Regulatory: Potential audit issues, Financial: Incorrect billing

Mitigation

Use templates, Educate staff on documentation standards

Using Z87.81 for active fractures

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in incorrect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation

Use S00-T88 codes for active fractures.

Incorrect code usage

Impact

Using history codes for active fractures.

Mitigation

Regular training and audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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