Asked by Jamileth Lopez on Sep 24, 2024
What is the correct code for a patient being seen for a follow-up visit for a healing fracture of the sacrum? The fracture was a nondisplaced Zone 1 fracture.
A) S32.110A
B) S32.110B
C) S32.110D
D) S32.110G
Sacrum Fracture
A break in the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine that is part of the pelvis.
Nondisplaced
Refers to a break in a bone that has not led to separation or movement of the affected parts.
- Adhere to exact coding standards for injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Recognize the distinctions among initial, follow-up, and sequela consultations in medical documentation coding.
Learning Objectives
- Adhere to exact coding standards for injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Recognize the distinctions among initial, follow-up, and sequela consultations in medical documentation coding.