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79 Reduction of fracture and dislocation
Includes: application of cast or splint reduction with insertion of traction device (Kirschner wire) (Steinmann pin)
Code also any:
application of external fixator device (78.10-78.19)
type of fixator device, if known (84.71-84.73)
Excludes: external fixation alone for immobilization of fracture (93.51-93.56, 93.59)
internal fixation without reduction of fracture (78.50-78.59)
operations on:
facial bones (76.70-76.79)
nasal bones (21.71-21.72)
orbit (76.78-76.79)
skull (02.02)
vertebrae (03.53)
removal of cast or splint (97.88)
replacement of cast or splint (97.11-97.14)
traction alone for reduction of fracture (93.41-93.46)
The following fourth-digit subclassification is for use with appropriate categories in section 79 to identify the site. Valid fourth-digit categories are in [brackets] under each code.
0 unspecified site
1 humerus
2 radius and ulna
Arm NOS
3 carpals and metacarpals
Hand NOS
4 phalanges of hand
5 femur
6 tibia and fibula
Leg NOS
7 tarsals and metatarsals
Foot NOS
8 phalanges of foot
9 other specified bone |