ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture S52. 501A.
Distal radius fractures are one of the most common types of bone fractures. They occur at the end of the radius bone near the wrist. Depending on the angle of the break, distal radius fractures can be classified into two types: Colles or Smith. Falls are the main cause of distal radius fractures.
C, Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. E, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing. F, Subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing.
S52. 302A - Unspecified fracture of shaft of left radius [initial encounter for closed fracture] | ICD-10-CM.
The radius is the bone on the thumb side and the ulna is the bone on the little finger side. People may break both of these bones when they trip and hold an arm out to stop the fall. The distal (closest to the hand) part of the bones are most likely to be injured.
A distal radial fracture, commonly referred to as a wrist fracture, occurs. when there is a break in the radius bone. A distal radius fracture occurs near the wrist joint on the thumb side, and it is typically the result of a fall onto an outstretched arm.
ICD-10 Code for Personal history of (healed) traumatic fracture- Z87. 81- Codify by AAPC.
How ICD-10 codes are structuredFirst three characters: General category,Fourth character (to the right of the decimal): The type of injury,Fifth character: Which finger was injured,Sixth character: Which hand was injured,Seventh character: The type of encounter (A, D, or S) as discussed above.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture- S62. 91XA- Codify by AAPC.
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Table: CodeICD10 Code (*)Code Description (*)S52.60Fracture of lower end of both ulna and radius, closedS52.61Fracture of lower end of both ulna and radius, openS52.7Multiple fractures of forearmS52.70Multiple fractures of forearm, closed26 more rows
Unspecified fracture of lower end of left ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture. S52. 602A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S52.