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Join the Search for Jones Fracture Code
Question: A physician in my practice listed Jones fracture as the patient’s diagnosis, but I could not find it in my ICD-9 book. What is the appropriate diagnosis code for this condition?
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Answer: The ICD-9 code for a Jones fracture is 825.25 (Fracture of metatarsal bone[s] closed).
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the foot. The fifth metatarsal is the bone that runs from the midfoot to the base of the small toe. Diagnostic imaging may include X-ray, CT, or bone scan.
This fracture is difficult to heal, and treatment often requires immobilization and protection from weight (crutches). The fracture also may require surgery.
ICD-10: The future code set offers more specific options for this fracture than ICD-9 does:
The seventh character is chosen based on the encounter, such as A (Initial encounter for closed fracture).
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