Fx one rib assoc with chest comprsn and cardiopulm resus

This code identifies a rib fracture directly resulting from the mechanical forces applied during chest compressions for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It specifically denotes a single rib injury, differentiating it from multiple rib fractures or those caused by other traumatic mechanisms.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient sustained a solitary rib fracture as a direct consequence of CPR. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the CPR event and imaging reports confirming a single rib fracture. This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis.

• Do not use this code for multiple rib fractures; refer to other M96.A- codes for those scenarios.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the rib fracture to CPR; otherwise, use a general traumatic rib fracture code.
• Sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for which CPR was performed (e.g., cardiac arrest).