NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HEALTH INFORMATICS
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The ICD code for a fractured tibia is:
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Fracture
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Tibia
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Cast
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X-ray
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -ICD-10 code S82. 25 for Comminuted fracture of shaft of tibia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range-Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
Detailed explanation-2: -2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S82. 202B: Unspecified fracture of shaft of left tibia, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II.
Detailed explanation-3: -ICD-10 Code for Displaced fracture of right tibial spine-S82. 111-Codify by AAPC.
Detailed explanation-4: -Fracture of distal tibia, medial malleolus and distal fibula should be coded to S82. 5 Fracture of medial malleolus by following the index and tabular instructions carefully.
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