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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Radius Fracture

S52.502A
S52.522A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the left distal radius
Left radial fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Radius Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.502A for unspecified fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.502A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document fracture type and encounter type clearly.

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of lower end of left radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented.

Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.522A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when X-ray confirms a torus fracture.

Applicable To

  • • Buckle fracture of lower end of left radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fracture type is confirmed by imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W00.0XXA

Fall on same level (external cause)

Use to specify the cause of the fracture.

Z87.81

Personal history of (healed) fracture

Use to indicate a history of fractures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code a torus fracture of the left radius?

For a torus fracture of the lower end of the left radius, initial encounter, use ICD-10 code S52.522A.

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