Smith's fracture of r radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code identifies a Smith's fracture, which is a reverse Colles' fracture, characterized by volar displacement of the distal radius fragment. It specifically refers to the right radius and indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, with the fracture being closed and healing routinely.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed closed Smith's fracture of the right radius is presenting for routine monitoring of healing. This applies when the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Smith's fracture" and "right radius" to differentiate from other distal radius fractures.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing of a closed fracture; open fractures or those with delayed/nonunion have different codes.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.