The ICD-10-CM code S52.501A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed fracture of distal end of right radius, fracture of distal end of right radius, open fracture of distal end of right radius or open fracture of right radius.
What You Need to Know
The radius is one of two forearm bones and is located on the thumb side. 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.
Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture. S52. 501A 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.
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.
501A Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture.
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.
One of the most common distal radius fractures is a Colles fracture, in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward. This fracture was first described in 1814 by an Irish surgeon and anatomist, Abraham Colles — hence the name Colles fracture.
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.
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.
Practice Essentials. Growth plate (physeal) fractures may be defined as disruptions in the cartilaginous physis of long bones that may or may not involve epiphyseal or metaphyseal bone.
Open reduction and internal fixation was designated by the CPT codes 25607, 25608, or 25609 (open treatment of extra- or intra-articular distal radius fracture). Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning was designated by the CPT code 25606 (percutaneous fixation distal radius fracture).
ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture S52. 501A.
Per ICD-10 guidelines, you would again report S52. 222A for an initial encounter.
Example 1: An initial encounter (character “A”) describes an episode of care during which the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition. Examples of active treatment are: surgical treatment, emergency department encounter, and evaluation and continuing treatment by the same or a different physician.