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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Olecranon Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Left Olecranon Fracture

S52.022A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the left elbow
Left elbow fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Olecranon Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Olecranon Fracture

Use ICD-10 code S52.022A for displaced fracture of the olecranon process without intraarticular extension, left elbow, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of the olecranon process without intraarticular extension, left elbow, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.022A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Displacement confirmed by imaging
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for the fracture

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of left olecranon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the displacement and laterality clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W00.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a displaced left olecranon fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced left olecranon fracture without intraarticular extension, initial encounter, is S52.022A.

How do you code a nondisplaced left olecranon fracture?

For a nondisplaced left olecranon fracture, initial encounter, use ICD-10 code S52.012A.

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