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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Distal Radial Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Distal Radial Fracture

S52.501A
S52.502A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for distal radial fracture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Wrist Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Smith's Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Distal Radial Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Distal Radial Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S52.501A for unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Billable Code
S52.501A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality specified in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S52.502A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Fracture confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality specified in the medical record

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.42XA

Periprosthetic fracture around internal orthopedic device, initial encounter

Use when there is a periprosthetic fracture associated with the distal radius fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left distal radial fracture?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified fracture of the lower end of the left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture, is S52.502A.

How do you code a distal radial fracture with multiple fragments?

For a distal radial fracture with 3 or more fragments, use CPT code 25609, ensuring documentation specifies the fragment count.

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