Find information on left fibula fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, and healthcare guidelines. Learn about fibula fracture types, symptoms, treatment, and documentation requirements for accurate medical billing and coding. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, coders, and billers dealing with left fibula fractures.
Also known as
Fracture of lower leg
Covers fractures of the tibia, fibula, and ankle region.
Fracture of fibula
Specific codes for various fibula fracture locations.
Fracture of fibula, unspecified
Used when the specific location of the fibula fracture is not documented.
Injuries to the extremities
Encompasses a broader range of injuries to limbs, including fractures.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the fracture open or closed?
Open
Type of open fracture?
Closed
Displaced or not displaced?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Left Fibula Fracture |
Left Ankle Fracture |
Fibular Stress Fracture |
Coding lacks left/right distinction, impacting reimbursement and data analysis. Use S72.209A for unspecified fibula fracture.
Unspecified fracture type (S72.209A) may lead to downcoding. Document precise location and type (e.g., distal, spiral) for accurate code assignment.
Failure to code associated injuries (e.g., ankle, ligaments) impacts severity measures and reimbursement. Document and code all injuries.
Patient presents with complaints of left ankle pain and swelling following a twisting injury sustained while playing basketball. Onset of symptoms was acute, occurring immediately after the injury. Patient reports hearing a popping sensation at the time of injury and is unable to bear weight on the affected extremity. Physical examination reveals localized tenderness, edema, and ecchymosis over the lateral aspect of the left ankle and distal fibula. Pain is exacerbated with palpation and attempted range of motion. Neurovascular status distal to the injury is intact. Radiographic imaging of the left ankle and fibula demonstrates a transverse fracture of the distal fibula, specifically a Weber B type fracture. Differential diagnosis includes ankle sprain, ligamentous injury, and fibular stress fracture. Assessment: Closed left fibula fracture, distal diaphysis. Plan: Immobilization with a short leg cast, non-weight bearing status for six weeks, follow-up radiographs in two weeks to assess fracture alignment and healing. Patient education provided regarding cast care, pain management with ibuprofen, and signs of complications such as compartment syndrome. Referral to orthopedics scheduled. ICD-10 code S82.402A assigned for closed fracture of the distal fibula of left lower leg.