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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Olecranon Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Olecranon Fracture

S52.021A
S52.031J

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

Also Known as:
Elbow Fracture
Ulnar Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Olecranon Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.021A for displaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension, right ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension, right ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S52.021A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Displacement without joint involvement
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and displacement

Applicable To

  • • Displaced transverse fracture of right olecranon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies displacement and lack of joint involvement.

Displaced fracture of olecranon process with intraarticular extension, right ulna, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

Billable Code
S52.031J
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Applicable To

      • • Delayed healing of intraarticular olecranon fracture

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure documentation of delayed healing and joint involvement.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      M97.3-

      Periprosthetic fracture around internal elbow prosthesis

      Use if the fracture is around an elbow prosthesis.

      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      The ICD-10 code for a displaced olecranon fracture without intraarticular extension is S52.021A for the initial encounter.

      How do you code an olecranon fracture with intraarticular extension?

      Use S52.031J for a displaced olecranon fracture with intraarticular extension and delayed healing.

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