icd 10 code for ulnar shaft fracture

What is the ICD-10 code for left ulna shaft fracture?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna- S52. 202- Codify by AAPC.

What is ulnar shaft fracture?

Summary. Isolated ulnar shaft fractures are rare fractures of the forearm caused by either direct blow to the forearm ("nightstick" fracture) or indirect trauma (fall).

What is the ulnar shaft?

Ulna. The posterior apex of the ulnar shaft defines the plane between the extensor forearm musculature innervated by the radial nerve and the flexor musculature innervated by the ulnar nerve (Figure 33-2). Incise the skin in line with the ulna.

What is the ICD-10 code for right ulnar fracture?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of right ulna- S52. 201- Codify by AAPC.

Where is the ulnar shaft?

forearmThe ulna is one of two bones that make up the forearm, the other being the radius. It forms the elbow joint with the humerus and also articulates with the radius both proximally and distally. It is located in the medial forearm when the arm is in the anatomical position. It is the larger of the two forearm bones.

What is a distal ulnar fracture?

A distal ulna fracture, or isolated ulnar shaft fracture, is a type of fracture that occurs along the length of the ulna bone, which is one of the two bones in the forearm.

What is a forearm shaft fracture?

Radius and ulnar shaft fractures, also known as adult both bone forearm fractures, are common fractures of the forearm caused by either direct trauma or indirect trauma (fall).

What is a distal radius and ulna fracture?

A distal radius fracture can be isolated, which means no other fractures are involved. It can also occur along with a fracture of the distal ulna (the forearm bone on the small finger side). In these cases, the injury is called a distal radius and ulna fracture.

What is a radial shaft fracture?

1. Radial shaft fracture: usually a history of a fall with angular or axial loading of the forearm. a. Pain, deformity, and crepitus over the radial shaft after a fall or direct blow, with any arm motion exacerbating the pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for both bone forearm fracture?

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

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

ICD-10 code S62. 91XA for Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, 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 code for closed fracture left distal radius and ulna?

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of shaft of right ulna?

S52.201 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of right ulna. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.

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.