ICD-10 Coding for History of Fracture(M80.0A, S82.301K, Z87.311)
Learn about ICD-10 codes Z87.81 and Z87.311 for documenting a history of healed fractures, including traumatic and pathological types.
Complete code families applicable to History of Fracture
Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection
| Code | Description | When to Use | Key Documentation |
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| Z87.81 | Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture | Use when the patient has a history of a healed traumatic fracture and it is relevant to the current encounter. |
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| Z87.311 | Personal history of (healed) pathological fracture | Use when the patient has a history of a healed pathological fracture and it is relevant to the current encounter. |
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Clinical Decision Support
Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.
Key Information
Essential facts and insights aboutHistory of Fracture
Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions
Documentation & Coding Risks
Avoid these common issues when documenting History of Fracture.
Not specifying fracture type
Impact
Clinical: Inaccurate patient history, Regulatory: Potential audit issues, Financial: Incorrect billing
Mitigation
Use templates, Educate staff on documentation standards
Using Z87.81 for active fractures
Impact
Reimbursement: May result in incorrect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.
Mitigation
Use S00-T88 codes for active fractures.
Incorrect code usage
Impact
Using history codes for active fractures.
Mitigation
Regular training and audits.