ICD-10 Guide

Pubic Ramus Fracture

ICD-10 Coding for Pubic Ramus Fracture(S32.51XA, S32.52XA)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYEmergency Medicine

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Pubic Ramus Fracture?

Essential facts and insights about Pubic Ramus Fracture

Key Clinical Considerations:

Pain in the groin or pelvic area
Swelling and bruising around the hip or groin
Inability to bear weight on the affected leg

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history including mechanism of injury
Imaging results (X-ray, CT scan) confirming fracture
Assessment of associated injuries or complications

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Follow guidelines for coding fractures based on location and type.
Common errors include misclassifying the fracture type or neglecting to document the mechanism of injury.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Pelvic ring fractures
Fractures of the acetabulum or other pelvic bones

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Emergency Medicine

Specialty Applications

Adults, particularly older patients with osteoporosis
Emergency departments and urgent care settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

Comprehensive clinical documentation
Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
Proper exclusion considerations
Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Ensure proper documentation for billing
Verify code specificity requirements
Check for any additional codes needed
Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

Insufficient clinical documentation
Incorrect code selection
Missing supporting diagnoses
Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed history, physical exam findings, and imaging results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the type of fracture and any associated procedures.

Pubic Ramus Fracture

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?

Pubic Ramus Fracture

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?