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.
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.
What is the ICD 10 code for fracture?
ICD-9 Code 813 -Fracture of radius and ulna- Codify by AAPC.
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.
ICD-10 code S52. 5 for Fracture of lower end of radius is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
S52. 302A - Unspecified fracture of shaft of left radius [initial encounter for closed fracture] | ICD-10-CM.
It is located on the lateral side of the forearm parallel to the ulna (in anatomical position with arms hanging at the sides of the body, palms facing forward) between the thumb and the elbow.
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.
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.
Fracture of lower end of radius ICD-10-CM S52. 515A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
324D: Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing.
ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture S52. 501A.
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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.
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.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture- S62. 91XA- Codify by AAPC.
324D: Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing.
Fracture of lower end of radius ICD-10-CM S52. 515A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):