icd 10 cm code for traumatic colles' closed, distal radius, right

by Germaine Eichmann PhD 6 min read

S52.531A

What is the ICD 10 code for Colles fracture of right radius?

Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code S52.531A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Colles' fracture of right radius, init for clos fx

What is the ICD 10 code for Colles fracture?

Colles' fracture of right radius, sequela. S52.531S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S52.531S became effective on October 1, 2018.

Which ICD 10 code should not be used for reimbursement purposes?

S52.531 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S52.531 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is the ICD-10 code for Colles fracture of right wrist?

ICD-10 Code for Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture- S52. 531A- Codify by AAPC.

Is a distal radius fracture a Colles fracture?

The Colles fracture is defined as a distal radius fracture with dorsal comminution, dorsal angulation, dorsal displacement, radial shortening, and an associated fracture of the ulnar styloid. [1] The term Colles fracture is often used eponymously for distal fractures with dorsal angulation.

What is the correct code for a Colles fracture?

How should I code treatment of a Colles fracture? Use 25600 for “closed treatment of distal radial fracture (e.g., Colles or Smith type) or epiphyseal separation, with or without fracture of ulnar styloid; without manipulation.”

What is ICD-10-CM code S52 501A?

501A Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.

What is a closed Colles fracture?

A Colles fracture is a break in the radius close to the wrist. It was named for the surgeon who first described it. Typically, the break is located about an inch (2.5 centimeters) below where the bone joins the wrist. A Colles fracture is a common fracture that happens more often in women than men.

What is the ICD 10 code for right distal radius fracture?

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 .

What is the correct code for a Colles fracture right wrist sequela?

S52.531SColles' fracture of right radius, sequela S52. 531S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How does Colles fracture occur?

Colles' fracture causes Colles' fractures most often occur with a fall onto an outstretched hand. The fall sends force through the bones and displaces the distal radius toward the back of the hand or forearm. Doctors can treat most Colles' fractures with casting or splinting.

What is the CPT code for distal radius fracture?

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 of the wrist?

The part of the radius connected to the wrist joint is called the distal radius. 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.

Where is the distal end of the radius?

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.

What is the ICD 10 code for right wrist pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right wrist (M25. 531)

What is 7th Character Extension?

For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.

The ICD code S525 is used to code Smith's fracture

A Smith's fracture, also sometimes known as a reverse Colles' fracture or Goyrand-Smith's, is a fracture of the distal radius. It is caused by a direct blow to the dorsal forearm or falling onto flexed wrists, as opposed to a Colles' fracture which occurs as a result of falling onto wrists in extension.

What is the ICd 10 code for fracture of right radius?

S52.531A is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically.