M96.A4
BillableFlail chest 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
Flail chest (a condition where multiple ribs are broken in multiple places, causing a segment of the chest wall to move independently) resulting from chest compressions during CPR.
Coding Tips
- •Flail chest is a serious complication of CPR that requires careful documentation and monitoring
- •Ensure the flail chest diagnosis is documented separately from the underlying CPR-related fractures
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.A4Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
└M96.A4Flail chest associated with chest compression and cardiopulmonary resuscitation