Oth extrartic fracture of lower end of right radius, init

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right radius that does not involve the joint surface, but is located outside of it. It specifically indicates a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This type of fracture often results from falls onto an outstretched hand.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-articular fracture of the distal right radius. It should be used when the fracture is closed and the patient is receiving their first definitive care for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters for follow-up care or healing would require a different seventh character.

• Ensure the fracture is explicitly documented as "extraarticular" or "non-articular" and involves the lower end of the right radius.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" with no open wound communicating with the fracture site.