ICD Code S52.5-

ICD code S52.5- is a fracture of the lower end of the radius.

1. Patient presents with pain, swelling, or deformity localized to the distal forearm.

2. Clinical evaluation reveals tenderness over the distal radius.

3. Imaging studies (e.g., X-ray) confirm a fracture involving the distal end of the radius.

4. The fracture may be displaced or non-displaced.

5. There may be associated symptoms such as limited range of motion, bruising, or crepitus at the fracture site.

6. The injury is typically the result of trauma, such as a fall onto an outstretched hand.

7. There is no evidence of an open wound communicating with the fracture (for closed codes).

8. The diagnosis excludes fractures involving only the ulna or other parts of the forearm.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code S52.5- include:

- 25515: Open treatment of radial shaft fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

- 25520: Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without manipulation

- 25522: Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; with manipulation

- 25526: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of radial shaft fracture

- 25606: Open treatment of distal radial extra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation, with internal fixation, when performed

- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

- 29126: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); dynamic

- 29075: Application of short arm cast (below elbow to hand)

- 99024: Postoperative follow-up visit, included in global service

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and treatment rendered for ICD code S52.5-.

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