S52.1
Non-billableFracture of upper end of radius
Fracture of upper end of radius
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fracture of proximal end of radius
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)
- physeal fractures of upper end of radius (S59.2-)
- fracture of shaft of radius (S52.3-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S52.1?
ICD-10-CM code S52.1 represents "Fracture of upper end of radius". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S52.1 a billable code?
No, S52.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S52.1.
What chapter is S52.1 in?
S52.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.1?
S52.1 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 S52.1?
S52.1 has 5 child codes, including: S52.10 (Unspecified fracture of upper end of radius), S52.11 (Torus fracture of upper end of radius), S52.12 (Fracture of head of radius), S52.13 (Fracture of neck of radius), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.1?
Yes, when using S52.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.1?
S52.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347789. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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