Find comprehensive information on Left Patella Fracture diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10-CM, CPT), healthcare guidelines, and treatment protocols. Learn about patella fracture types, symptoms, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI), surgical and non-surgical management, rehabilitation, and long-term prognosis. This resource offers valuable insights for physicians, coders, and healthcare professionals dealing with patellar fractures.
Also known as
Fracture of patella
This range encompasses fractures of the patella.
Fracture of lower leg
Includes fractures of the tibia, fibula, and patella.
Fractures of lower extremity
Covers fractures from the hip to the toes, including the patella.
Injuries, poisonings, etc.
Broad category including various injuries like patella fractures.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the patella fracture closed?
Yes
Is it displaced?
No
Is it specified as open?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Left Patella Fracture |
| Left Patella Dislocation |
| Left Patellar Chondromalacia |
Coding left patella fracture without specifying laterality (left) can lead to claim rejection or inaccurate reimbursement. Use ICD-10-CM codes like S82.10-.
Failing to document specific fracture type (e.g., displaced, open) impacts coding accuracy. ICD-10-CM offers specific codes for different fracture types.
Incorrectly coding initial vs. subsequent encounter for a left patella fracture impacts reimbursement. Careful documentation is crucial for proper coding (A, D, or S).
Patient presents with complaints of left knee pain and swelling following a fall onto the left knee. Mechanism of injury reported as direct blow to the anterior knee. On physical examination, the patient exhibits tenderness to palpation of the left patella, crepitus with range of motion, and an effusion. Active and passive range of motion of the left knee is limited due to pain. Ecchymosis and peripatellar swelling are noted. Neurovascular examination of the left lower extremity is intact. Radiographic imaging of the left knee reveals a transverse fracture of the patella. Diagnosis of left patella fracture is confirmed. Treatment plan includes immobilization with a knee brace, pain management with NSAIDs, and referral to orthopedics for further evaluation and management. Differential diagnosis includes patellar tendon rupture, prepatellar bursitis, and chondromalacia patellae. ICD-10 code S92.001A, unspecified fracture of left patella, initial encounter, is assigned. Patient education provided regarding activity modification, ice application, and follow-up care. Prognosis for recovery depends on fracture displacement and stability, and will be further determined by orthopedics. Patient instructed to follow up with orthopedics within one week.