Clinical classification codes
Coding recommendations
The following OPCS-4 codes are available:
W19.8 Other specified primary open reduction of fracture of bone and intramedullary fixation
W19.9 Unspecified primary open reduction of fracture of bone and intramedullary fixation
W20.1 Primary open reduction of fracture of long bone and extramedullary fixation using plate NEC
W20.6 Wiring of sternum
W20.8 Other specified primary open reduction of fracture of bone and extramedullary fixation
W20.9 Unspecified primary open reduction of fracture of bone and extramedullary fixation
The following site codes can be added to identify which ribs are involved:
Z74.3 First rib
Z74.4 Second to tenth rib
Z74.5 Eleventh or twelfth rib
Z74.6 Rib NEC
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