Oth fx upr end r rad, 7thF

Other fracture of upper end of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained an open fracture of the upper part of their right radius, specifically a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed severe open fracture of the proximal right radius is receiving routine follow-up care. It indicates that the healing process is progressing normally for this type of complex injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the right radius and an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing and not for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
This code requires an external cause code to describe the circumstances of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.181Other fracture of upper end of right radius

S52.181F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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