2021 ICD-10-CM Code S52.559
Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius
Not Valid for Submission
S52.559 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
The ICD-10-CM code S52.559 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like closed extraarticular fracture of distal radius.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like S52.559 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | S52.559 |
| Short Description: | Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius |
| Long Description: | Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius |
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius
Header codes like S52.559 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other extraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius:
- S52.559A - ... initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.559B - ... initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.559C - ... initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.559D - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.559E - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.559F - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.559G - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.559H - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.559J - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.559K - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.559M - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.559N - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.559P - ... subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.559Q - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.559R - ... subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.559S - ... sequela
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Closed extraarticular fracture of distal radius
Information for Patients
Arm Injuries and Disorders
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Broken bones
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
- Arm CT scan (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Brachial plexopathy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Radial head fracture - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Radial nerve dysfunction (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Fractures
Also called: Broken bone
A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.
Symptoms of a fracture are
- Intense pain
- Deformity - the limb looks out of place
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
- Numbness and tingling
- Problems moving a limb
You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.
- Broken bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)