S52.509D
ICD-10-CMUnspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of the lower end of the radius, but the specific type of fracture (e.g., Colles, Smith) was not documented. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin was not broken, and it is currently healing as expected without complications.
This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified closed distal radius fracture is seen for routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the normal healing period. It should be used when the initial fracture type was not specified in the medical record.
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