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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Radial Head Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Left Radial Head Fracture

S52.122A
S52.132A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the head of the left radius
Left elbow radial head fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Radial Head Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.122A for displaced fracture of head of left radius, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of head of left radius, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.122A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of displacement on imaging
documentation:
  • • Specification of left side and initial encounter

Applicable To

  • • Displaced fracture of the left radial head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies displacement, laterality, and encounter type.

Nondisplaced fracture of head of left radius, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.132A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • X-ray showing no displacement
  • • Clinical exam consistent with fracture but no displacement

Applicable To

  • • Nondisplaced fracture of the left radial head

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nondisplacement, laterality, and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S53.0-

Elbow dislocation

Use when there is an associated elbow dislocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the head of the left radius, initial encounter, is S52.122A.

How do you document a left radial head fracture?

Document the fracture type (displaced/nondisplaced), laterality, encounter type, and confirm with imaging.

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