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M96.A1

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Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A broken breastbone (sternum) that occurs as a result of chest compressions performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Coding Tips

  • •This code should only be used when the fracture is directly attributable to CPR efforts, not pre-existing conditions
  • •Document the context of CPR in the medical record to support this diagnosis code selection

Code Hierarchy

└M96Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified└M96.AFracture of ribs, sternum and thorax associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation└M96.A1Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
└M96.A1Fracture of sternum associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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