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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Fracture

S52.501A
S52.531A

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

Also Known as:
Distal Radius Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Smith's Fracture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Fracture

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

Use ICD-10 code S52.501A for unspecified fracture of the right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified fracture of the right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable Code
S52.501A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fracture confirmed by X-ray without specific type identified

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for closed fracture without intra-articular involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies closed fracture and initial encounter.

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

Billable Code
S52.531A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • X-ray showing dorsal displacement of distal radius

Applicable To

  • • Dorsal displacement of distal radius

Important Notes

  • • Document the direction of displacement clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M97.24

Periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic joint

Use for post-surgical complications involving prosthetic joints.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right wrist fracture, specifically a Colles' fracture, is S52.531A for initial encounters.

How do you code a Smith's fracture of the right wrist?

Use ICD-10 code S52.541A for a Smith's fracture of the right wrist with volar displacement, initial encounter.

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