AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Radial Fracture Treatment with Open Reduction Internal Fixation, and Release of Carpal Ligament

The patient, who has a history of closed left distal radius fracture, was noted to have decreased sensation in the median distribution. During surgery, a complete distal release of the transverse carpal ligament, as well as the distal antebrachial fascia was performed under direct visualization, both for release of left carpal tunnel. Then an open reduction of the left distal radius fracture with plate and locking screws was performed. Finally, the scapholunate interosseous ligament was tested and found to be unstable. K-wires (internal fixation) were placed in the intercarpal scapholunate joint, longitudinal traction was placed and scapholunate interosseous alignment was restored. What are the ICD-10-PCS code assignments for this surgery?  ...

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