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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Radial Fracture

S52.501A
S52.531A

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

Also Known as:
Right Distal Radius Fracture
Right Wrist Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Radial Fracture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right 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

  • • Presence of a closed fracture confirmed by imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Closed fracture of right distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and fracture type are documented.

Colles' fracture of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S52.531A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dorsal angulation >10°
  • • Dinner fork deformity

Applicable To

  • • Dorsal displacement of right distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Document the mechanism of injury and displacement direction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.81

Personal history of fracture

Use for sequela encounters to indicate a history of fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified closed fracture of the right distal radius is S52.501A. Specific types like Colles' fracture use S52.531A.

How do you code a Colles' fracture of the right radius?

Use ICD-10 code S52.531A for a Colles' fracture of the right radius, indicating dorsal displacement.

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