Q: What is the correct code for a bimalleolar fracture/dislocation of the ankle?

Apr 1, 2009 | Head/Neck | 1 comment

A: This is really two injuries. The bimalleolar fracture is coded 854441.2 since the exact location of the fracture is not known (see the rule box at the top of page 151 in AIS 2005 Update 2008). The dislocation is also coded. In this case (since no other information is given) the code is 877130.2.

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  1. EUSHEKA GULLEY
    EUSHEKA GULLEY on 05/20/2020 at 7:52 am

    above the ankle lateral and medial malleolus fx… do you only code a bimalleolar 854455.2

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