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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Radial Head Fracture

S52.121A

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the radial head
Radial head fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Radial Head Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.121A for displaced fracture of head of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of head of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S52.121A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Displacement confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Laterality specified as right

Applicable To

  • • Displaced Mason Type II fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and displacement status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S53.021A

Anterior subluxation of right radial head

Use when there is concurrent elbow instability.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the right radial head is S52.121A, used for initial encounters.

How do you code a nondisplaced right radial head fracture?

For a nondisplaced right radial head fracture, use ICD-10 code S52.124A for initial encounters.

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