ICD Code S52.501A

ICD code S52.501A is an unspecified fracture of the lower end of the right radius, for a patient’s first visit for treatment of a closed (not open) fracture.

1. Patient presents with a fracture located at the lower (distal) end of the right radius.

2. The specific type or pattern of the fracture is not further specified in the clinical documentation.

3. The fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound or break in the skin over the fracture site.

4. This is the patient’s initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.

5. Clinical symptoms may include localized pain, swelling, tenderness, decreased range of motion, and possible deformity at the wrist or forearm.

6. Radiographic imaging confirms the presence of a fracture at the lower end of the right radius without further specification.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code S52.501A may include:

- 25600 (Closed treatment of distal radial fracture, without manipulation)

- 25605 (Closed treatment of distal radial fracture, with manipulation)

- 25606 (Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture)

- 25607 (Open treatment of distal radial extra-articular fracture, with internal fixation)

- 25608 (Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture, with internal fixation of 2 fragments)

- 25609 (Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture, with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments)

- 29065 (Application of long arm cast)

- 29075 (Application of short arm cast)

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