A: This fracture requires more information as to whether or not this is a tarsal or a carpal bone; In an actual clinical situation, the physical examination and xray would b labeled as wrist or foot; If this is a tarsal navicular fx then the appropriate code would be 857451.2; if this is a carpal navicular then code 752461.2
Q: A child is admitted to the ED after playing on the trampoline where another child landed on him. Xrays are done and a navicular fracture is identified. Please code this injury
Nov 2, 2011 | Head/Neck | 0 comments