AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Femoroacetabular Impingement and LabralTear with Repair
A patient presents to our facility for evaluation of left hip and groin pain discomfort. Arthroscopy was performed which revealed left hip femoroacetabular impingement with symptomatic labral tear (sprain). What are the appropriate diagnostic code assignments for these conditions? We cannot find any Index entries to help us locate the appropriate code assignments. ...
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Article Overview
This coding article explains how to approach diagnosis coding for a left hip arthroscopy scenario involving femoroacetabular impingement and a symptomatic labral tear. It is intended for coders and billing professionals working with musculoskeletal and orthopedic diagnosis assignment in ICD-10-CM. The article focuses on how the conditions are represented in the diagnosis index and includes brief guidance on the related code assignment considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Correct diagnosis coding for hip pain, impingement, and labral injury affects claim accuracy and reporting in orthopedic and arthroscopy-related encounters. The article helps readers understand the relevant ICD-10-CM indexing approach used in this type of case.
What You Will Learn
- How this hip arthroscopy scenario is categorized in ICD-10-CM.
- How femoroacetabular impingement and a labral tear are represented for diagnosis coding.
- How the diagnosis index is used to locate relevant musculoskeletal codes.
- What broad coding considerations apply to a left hip and groin pain presentation.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Orthopedic billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
Codes Discussed
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