![]() VICC research also confirms that ankle syndesmosis injury is a sprain of the ligaments in the ankle, therefore VICC advises to follow the Index entry Sprain, strain (joint) (ligament)/ankle to assign a code from S93.4- Sprain and strain of ankle.įurther research by VICC confirms that Maisonneuve fracture is defined as a spiral fracture of the proximal third of the fibula with unstable ankle injury and that the unstable ankle injury may involve fracture of the distal fibula. We also researched a Maisonneuve fracture and it refers to a combination of a fracture of the proximal fibula together with an unstable ankle injury (widening of the ankle mortise on x-ray), often comprising ligamentous injury (distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, deltoid ligament) and/or fracture of the medial malleolus.Ĭan the committee please what codes should be assigned for: ![]() Our research indicates that an ankle syndesmosis injury is a sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula in the lower leg. We have also had a patient with the diagnosis of Maisonneuve fracture and he underwent an ORIF of ankle syndesmosis. Some of the patients were treated conservatively and some of the others required surgical fixation to treat the injury. 561 Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without cc/mccĬonvert T84.This year we have seen an increasing number of footballers admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injury.560 Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc.559 Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with mcc.ICD-10-CM T84.119A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v41.0): Mechanical breakdown of internal fixation device.Bone internal fixation device mechanical breakdown.Mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toes ( T84.2-).mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands ( T84.2-).mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers ( T84.2-).mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet ( T84.2-).ventilator associated pneumonia ( J95.851).postsurgical blind-loop syndrome ( K91.2).postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome ( I97.2).functional disturbances following cardiac surgery ( I97.0- I97.1).disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance ( E86- E87).cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture ( G97.0).specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:.poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals ( T36- T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6).mechanical complication of respirator ( J95.850).complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium ( O00-O9A).burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation ( T20- T32).fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device ( Z44.-).any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:. ![]()
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