ICD CODES

ICD Code S99.911A

ICD code S99.911A is used to identify an unspecified injury of the right ankle during the patient's initial encounter.

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What is ICD diagnosis code S99.911A

ICD code S99.911A is an unspecified injury of the right ankle, initial encounter.

When to use ICD code S99.911A

1. Patient presents with an injury to the right ankle.

2. The specific nature or type of injury (e.g., sprain, fracture, contusion) cannot be determined or is not documented.

3. The injury is not further specified in the medical record.

4. This is the patient’s initial encounter for evaluation and treatment of the right ankle injury.

5. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, limited range of motion, or difficulty bearing weight on the right ankle.

Billable CPT codes for ICD code S99.911A

Relevant CPT codes for ICD S99.911A may include:

- 99201–99205 (Office or other outpatient visit, new patient)

- 99211–99215 (Office or other outpatient visit, established patient)

- 29515 (Application of short leg splint)

- 29405 (Application of short leg cast)

- 73600 (Radiologic examination, ankle; 2 views)

- 73610 (Radiologic examination, ankle; complete, minimum of 3 views)

- 27786 (Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture without manipulation)

- 27788 (Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture with manipulation)

- 12001–12007 (Simple repair of superficial wounds of ankle and/or foot)

- 11042 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, first 20 sq cm)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services provided.

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