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ICD-10 Coding for Talonavicular Ankle Sprain Avulsion(S93.41, S92.14, S92.15)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding and documentation requirements for talonavicular ankle sprain avulsion, including key codes and clinical validation.

Also known as:
Talonavicular Ligament Sprain with AvulsionAnkle Sprain with Talar Avulsion
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Talonavicular Ankle Sprain Avulsion

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
S93.41Sprain of ankle, right
S92.14Fracture of talus, avulsion
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament
S93.41
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Sprain of foot jointsS93.5

Use for midfoot sprains without talonavicular involvement.

Fracture of navicularS92.15

Use when the avulsion involves the navicular bone.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Talonavicular Ankle Sprain Avulsion.

Omitting the fracture code when avulsion is present

Impact

Clinical: Incomplete clinical picture., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Review imaging before finalizing codes, Cross-check documentation for completeness

Using S93.4- without specifying the 7th character

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment affecting payment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate medical records.

Mitigation

Always append the appropriate 7th character (A, D, or S).

Incorrect 7th character usage

Impact

Failure to use the correct 7th character can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Educate coders on the importance of 7th character selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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