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S52.012

Non-billable

Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna

Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S52.01

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)
  • fracture of elbow NOS (S42.40-)
  • fractures of shaft of ulna (S52.2-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (6)

S52.012A

Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna, init for clos fx

BillableS52.012D

Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS52.012G

Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS52.012K

Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS52.012P

Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS52.012S

Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of left ulna?

The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of left ulna is S52.012. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna". S52.012 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S52.012 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S52.012 represents "Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S52.012 a billable code?

No, S52.012 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S52.012.

What chapter is S52.012 in?

S52.012 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S52.012?

S52.012 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-).

What are the subcategories under S52.012?

S52.012 has 6 child codes, including: S52.012A (Torus fracture of upper end of left ulna, init for clos fx), S52.012D (Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w routn heal), S52.012G (Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w delay heal), S52.012K (Torus fx upper end of left ulna, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S52.012?

Yes, when using S52.012 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.012?

S52.012 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844042. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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