2025 ICD-10-CM code S52.332S

Sequela of a displaced oblique fracture of the left radius shaft.

Refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for complete instructions on sequencing and the use of additional codes for external causes and complications.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of persistent pain, limited range of motion, or other functional impairments resulting from the healed fracture. Documentation must clearly link the sequela to the initial injury.

The clinical responsibility includes diagnosis through patient history, physical examination, and imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scan); treatment planning (including surgical options for unstable or open fractures); performing procedures such as fracture reduction and fixation; post-operative care; pain management; and rehabilitation to restore function and range of motion.

IMPORTANT Related codes might include those describing the initial fracture (e.g., codes from the S52.332 series for initial encounters),codes for complications (e.g., malunion, nonunion), and codes for retained foreign bodies (Z18.-) if applicable.Additional codes from Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity) may be necessary to specify the cause of the injury.

In simple words: This code describes the long-term problems that can happen after a broken left forearm bone (radius) that's not in line correctly has healed.The break was diagonal across the middle part of the bone.

This code signifies the late effects of a displaced oblique fracture affecting the shaft of the left radius.A displaced oblique fracture is a break in the bone where the fracture line runs diagonally across the bone's shaft, and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. This code is used when the initial fracture has healed, but the patient experiences long-term consequences as a result of the injury.

Example 1: A patient presents with persistent wrist pain and limited range of motion six months after a fall resulting in a displaced oblique fracture of the left radius shaft. The fracture healed, but the misalignment caused chronic pain and decreased function., A patient who underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a displaced oblique fracture of the left radius continues to experience stiffness and limited mobility despite successful fracture healing. Physical therapy and medication are required., Years after a motor vehicle accident that caused a displaced oblique fracture of the left radius, a patient develops osteoarthritis in the wrist due to the initial injury.The sequela of the fracture is the primary concern.

Detailed documentation should include the patient's history of the injury, physical examination findings, imaging reports (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), surgical reports if applicable (including type of fixation used), details of the healing process, and any residual functional limitations.

** This code is specifically for the sequelae of the fracture, implying that the fracture itself has healed.The documentation must support the presence of ongoing problems directly attributable to the healed fracture.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, family medicine
  • Place of Service:Office, hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical center
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