2025 ICD-10-CM code S52.332D
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Subsequent encounter for a closed, displaced oblique fracture of the left radius shaft healing routinely.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the ongoing need for monitoring and management of a healing fracture.This is particularly important for displaced fractures, which are more likely to require close follow-up to ensure proper healing and prevent complications such as non-union or malunion.
The clinical responsibility for this code involves the ongoing monitoring and management of a healing fracture. This includes assessment of pain, swelling, mobility, and overall healing progress. Treatment may involve follow-up examinations, pain management (analgesics, NSAIDs), and adjustments to immobilization devices (casts or splints) as needed.
- Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- S52.332D is a child code under S52.332, which in turn is under S52, which is further under the S50-S59 block for injuries to the elbow and forearm.
In simple words: This code is used for follow-up visits after a broken left forearm bone (radius) that has been healing normally and did not break the skin.The break is a diagonal break in the middle of the bone.This code is only for after the first doctor's visit for this injury.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies a subsequent encounter for a displaced oblique fracture of the left radius shaft.The fracture is closed (skin is not broken), and the healing process is progressing as expected.This code is for use after the initial encounter for this fracture has been documented.It excludes initial encounters, open fractures, and fractures with delayed healing, which have their own specific codes.The Gustilo classification (Type I or II) is implied, suggesting minimal to moderate soft tissue damage resulting from low-energy trauma.
Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up appointment three weeks after sustaining a closed, displaced oblique fracture of the left radius. The fracture shows satisfactory healing, and the patient is experiencing minimal pain. The provider removes the cast and initiates range-of-motion exercises., A patient returns six weeks post-fracture, reporting increased discomfort and reduced mobility.X-rays reveal that healing is delayed. The physician orders further imaging and modifies the treatment plan, extending immobilization and possibly initiating physical therapy., A patient with a closed, displaced oblique fracture of the left radius, initially treated with a cast, returns for a routine check-up after 8 weeks. The fracture is well healed, and the patient exhibits normal range of motion and minimal pain. The cast is removed.
Detailed documentation is required to support this code.This must include the initial encounter diagnosis,imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans) showing the fracture and healing, notes on the patient's pain levels, range of motion, and functional assessments.Documentation should also describe any interventions or treatments performed and the overall healing progress.
** This code should not be used for reimbursement purposes unless more specific codes are unavailable.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Urgent Care Facility