AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Compartment Syndrome and Fasciotomy of Foot

A patient diagnosed with compartment syndrome of the right foot underwent fasciotomy for treatment. A dorsal skin incision was made and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal compartments were released. Next, a medial incision was marked over the plantar surface and a clamp was used to release the medial and central compartments of the foot. Fasciotomy is indexed to “Division,” “Drainage” and “Release.” What is the correct root operation for this fasciotomy procedure? ...

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