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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Radius Fracture

S52.521A
S52.501K

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

Also Known as:
Fracture of the right radial bone
Right radial fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Radius Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.521A for torus fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Torus fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter

Billable Code
S52.521A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging shows buckling of cortex
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'torus' or 'buckle'

Applicable To

  • • Buckle fracture of the right distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'torus' or 'buckle' to avoid misclassification.

Unspecified fracture of lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

Billable Code
S52.501K
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • • Documentation of failed healing after 90 days

Applicable To

  • • Nonunion of fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure nonunion is clearly documented with imaging or clinical notes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M80.0-

Osteoporosis with current pathological fracture

Use if fracture is due to osteoporosis.

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for follow-up care involving nonunion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right radius fracture depends on the specific type and encounter, such as S52.521A for a torus fracture, initial encounter.

How do you code a nonunion of a right radius fracture?

For a nonunion of a right radius fracture, use S52.501K for subsequent encounters with nonunion documented.

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