splinting, it may be accomplished with a longitudinal K-wire or small screw placed distal to proximal. Usually, the wire need not extend across the DIP joint into the middle phalanx (Figure 3-7). If, however, there is insufficient bone in the proximal metaphysis of the distal phalanx, the wire can extend to the middle phalanx (Figure 3-8).
When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. It can also happen in a car accident, a bike accident, a skiing accident or another sports activity. A distal radius fracture can be isolated, which means no other fractures are involved.
When distal radius fractures are not simple fracture patterns, reduction may best be performed in the hands of an orthopedist or hand surgeon. Highly comminuted intra-articular fractures are unstable in anyone’s hands and will require surgery.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52. 501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.
Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factorICD-10 code M05 for Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
ICD-10 code S52. 501A for Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
733.82 - Nonunion of fracture.
79 for Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
89.29 or the diagnosis term “chronic pain syndrome” to utilize ICD-10 code G89. 4.
Table: CodeICD10 Code (*)Code Description (*)S52.50Fracture of lower end of radius, closedS52.51Fracture of lower end of radius, openS52.6Fracture of lower end of both ulna and radiusS52.60Fracture of lower end of both ulna and radius, closed26 more rows
CPT® 25605 in section: Closed treatment of distal radial fracture (eg, Colles or Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, includes closed treatment of fracture of ulnar styloid, when performed.
What is a distal radius fracture? The distal radius is the end (distal) portion of the forearm bone (radius). It connects to the carpal bones at the wrist and runs parallel to the ulna, which is the other bone of the forearm. The radius transmits up to 80% of the forces across the wrist to the forearm.
When you pick unknown it means your doctor has no idea what bone is broken or just says generic "wrist fracture".
Nonunion and malunion fractures are identified with defective healing: nonunion describes the failure of a fractured bone to heal and mend after an extended period of time; malunion refers to a fracture that has healed in a deformed position, or with shortening or rotation of the limb.
Unspecified fracture of sternum, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. S22. 20XK is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.