AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Rib Pain due to Fall

A patient presented to the emergency department for left-sided chest pain and scalp laceration due to a fall. The provider documented rib pain due to fall in the final impression. Rib pain indexes to code R07.81, Pleurodynia; however, this does not seem appropriate. We are seeking clarification on the correct code assignment for rib pain when it is due to trauma. ...

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