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ICD-9 Code V54.16

Aftrcre traum fx low leg

  1. ICD-9 Index
  2. Chapter: E
  3. Section: V50-V59
  4. Block: V54 Other orthopedic aftercare
  5. V54.16 - Aftrcre traum fx low leg

Diagnosis Code V54.16

ICD-9: V54.16
Short Description: Aftrcre traum fx low leg
Long Description: Aftercare for healing traumatic fracture of lower leg
This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code V54.16

Code Classification
  • Supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services (E)
    • Persons encountering health services for specific procedures and aftercare (V50-V59)
      • V54 Other orthopedic aftercare

Information for Medical Professionals

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Index of Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code V54.16 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

    • Aftercare V58.9
      • fracture V54.9
        • healing V54.89
          • traumatic
            • leg V54.14
              • lower V54.16

Information for Patients


Fractures

Also called: Broken bone

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are

  • Out-of-place or misshapen limb or joint
  • Swelling, bruising or bleeding
  • Intense pain
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Limited mobility or inability to move a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.

  • Ankle fracture - aftercare
  • Broken bone
  • Broken collarbone - aftercare
  • Closed reduction of a fractured bone
  • Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare
  • Hand fracture - aftercare
  • Hardware removal - extremity
  • Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare
  • Metatarsal stress fractures - aftercare
  • Nasal fracture - aftercare
  • Pin care
  • Radial head fracture - aftercare
  • What Are Growth Plate Injuries? - NIH (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
  • X-ray - skeleton


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