Asked by sahil sharma on Jun 03, 2024
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What is the correct code for a displaced oblique fracture to the shaft of the left tibia, initial encounter?
A) S82.231D
B) S82.222A
C) S82.232A
D) S82.242G
Displaced Oblique Fracture
A type of bone fracture where the bone breaks diagonally and the pieces move out of alignment.
Shaft
The long, narrow, central portion of an object, tool, or anatomical structure.
Left Tibia
The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the medial side, commonly known as the shinbone.
- Understand the classification and coding of fractures.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct code for a displaced oblique fracture to the shaft of the left tibia, initial encounter is S82.232A. The code S82.231D is for a displaced spiral fracture of the shaft of the left tibia, subsequent encounter; S82.222A is for a nondisplaced oblique fracture of the shaft of the left tibia, initial encounter; and S82.242G is for a displaced comminuted fracture of the shaft of the left tibia, subsequent encounter.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification and coding of fractures.