Oth fractures of lower end of right radius, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture affecting the distal portion of the right radius, excluding specific types like Colles' or Smith's fractures, and not otherwise specified. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This code is used for the initial treatment encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first treatment of a closed, unspecified fracture of the lower end of the right radius. This would include situations where the fracture type is not further detailed in the documentation beyond being a distal radial fracture, or when it doesn't fit the criteria for other specific distal radial fracture codes.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right radius" and "lower end" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the closed fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the fracture type (e.g., Colles', Smith's) is specified, a more precise code should be used.