April 1997 page 10c
Coding Consultation
Integumentary, 11010-11012 (Q&A)
Question
Does an open fracture have to be present in order to report the fracture debridement codes, or can they be reported for a closed fracture?
AMA Comment
While the debridement codes are intended to be reported in cases of an open fracture, there may be examples when debridement is necessary to treat a fracture site when no open fracture is present. Per official ICD-9 CM coding guidelines, fractures can be defined as follows.
Closed Fracture: A fracture that does not produce an open wound in the skin.
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This article is a short Coding Consultation Q&A for the integumentary system that addresses how fracture debridement reporting relates to fracture classification and official ICD-9-CM guidance. It is relevant for coders and billing professionals who work with CPT and diagnosis coding references and want to understand the scope of the discussion before reading the full premium content.
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The piece helps readers determine whether the article addresses fracture-related debridement reporting, ICD-9-CM fracture classification, and CPT Assistant guidance from 1997. It is useful for professionals who need to quickly assess relevance to coding education, policy review, or historical reference use.
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Codes Discussed
CPT: 11010
CPT: 11011
CPT: 11012
Code Ranges Discussed
CPT: 11010-11012
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