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ICD-10 Coding for Left Clavicle Pain(S42.022A, M25.51, M25.511)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for left clavicle pain, including traumatic and non-traumatic scenarios. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Left Collarbone PainPain in Left Clavicle
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Clavicle Pain

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
S42.022ADisplaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
M25.512Pain in left shoulder
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, initial encounter for closed fracture
S42.022ABillable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Pain in left shoulderM25.512

Use when pain is non-traumatic and not associated with a fracture.

Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicleS42.022A

Use when there is a confirmed fracture.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Clavicle Pain.

Failure to document the mechanism of injury for traumatic cases

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always document how the injury occurred, Include details in the initial assessment

Coding left clavicle pain as right shoulder pain (M25.511)

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding standards., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and data analysis.

Mitigation

Verify laterality in clinical documentation and imaging.

Incorrect laterality coding

Impact

Coding the wrong side of the body can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Double-check documentation and imaging for correct laterality.

Frequently Asked Questions

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