Oth fx of low end unsp rad, 7thQ

Other fractures of lower end of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a subsequent encounter for an open fracture of the lower end of the radius, where the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). The initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II, indicating a relatively clean wound with minimal soft tissue damage.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open distal radius fracture (Type I or II) that has resulted in malunion. This could include evaluations for pain, limited range of motion, or functional impairment due to the improper healing.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character 'Q' to denote a subsequent encounter for malunion.
Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that malunion is documented.
Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion, which has a separate seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.599Other fractures of lower end of unspecified radius

S52.599Q(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S52Fracture of forearm S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna S52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna S52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna S52.001AUnsp fracture of upper end of right ulna, init for clos fx