Stress fracture, right radius, init encntr for fracture

This code signifies a stress fracture affecting the right radius, which is a hairline crack in the bone resulting from repetitive microtrauma rather than a single acute injury. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial active treatment for this specific fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a stress fracture of the right radius and the patient is in the initial phase of care, such as evaluation, reduction, or stabilization. Supporting documentation would include imaging reports confirming the stress fracture and physician notes detailing the initial treatment plan.

• Ensure documentation specifies "stress fracture" and not a traumatic fracture, which would use a different subcategory.
• Verify the laterality (right radius) is explicitly stated; left or unspecified would require a different code.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent care would require different seventh characters.