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Resolved Diaphyseal fracture

MaryW_64032

MaryW_64032

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Pt has distal R and ulnar diaphyses features. Will these code to unspecified fract of shaft of r ulna and r radius?
S523o1A and S52201A
Thank you
 
Distal Radius and ulnar? If documentation does not state more specifics, then yes your codes would be acceptable
 
MaryW_64032 said:
Distal radius and ulna diaphyses.
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here are some other possibilities depending upon documentation;

  • S52.501A: Closed fracture of the distal end of the right radius
  • S52.502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of the left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
 
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