Question

Is the following statement true or false? fracture that is not specified as displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced

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Answer 1

True

Step-by-step explanation:

In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.