What left distal radius fracture ICD-10 codes can I use?
A left distal radius fracture refers to a break near the wrist end of the left forearm bone. Accurate coding is essential for proper documentation, treatment planning, and billing. The ICD-10-CM codes for this condition vary based on factors such as the type of fracture (open or closed), the encounter type (initial or subsequent), and the healing status.
- S52.502A – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture: Used when the patient presents for the initial evaluation of a closed fracture at the distal end of the left radius.
- S52.502B – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II: Applicable when the fracture is open and classified as type I or II, during the initial encounter.
- S52.502C – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC: For more severe open fractures (types IIIA–IIIC) of the left radius, used at the initial encounter.
- S52.532A – Colles' fracture of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture: Used for a Colles' fracture, which is a common type of distal radius fracture, during the initial visit for a closed injury.
- S52.502D – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing: Used in a follow-up visit when the closed fracture is healing normally.
- S52.502G – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing: Used when the fracture is healing slower than expected, noted during a subsequent encounter.
- S52.502H – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing: The code is used during follow-up visits when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open fracture (type I or II) of the lower end of the left radius that is healing slower than expected.
- S52.502K – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion: Assigned if the fracture fails to heal properly during follow-up visits.
- S52.502P – Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion: Used if the bone heals incorrectly, affecting alignment or function.