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Wiki Distal radius fracture

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Can someone tell me what is the ICD 10 code for a distal radius fracture?
 
Distal means lower end. You should look at Chapter 19 in the lower end of radius section.

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The Code Set S52.5 is for Fracture of the Lower End/Distal Radius, and covers a variety of different fracture types of the distal radius, so choose carefully. Also, look at the documentation to see if there is also an associated fracture of the Lower End/Distal Ulna (S52.6 Code Set), as fractures of both is common, but there are no codes for/including fractures of both, and each has to be identified and coded separately. These Exclude(2) Epiphyseal fractures of the Distal Radius (S59.2) and Distal Ulna (S59.0).

I refer you to icd10orthocoder.com/blog where I have a Blog on Fractures of the Forearm and Wrist that you may find helpful.

Respectfully submitted, Alan Pechacek, M.D.
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