S52.119
Non-billableTorus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius
Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
- 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 (6)
S52.119ATorus fracture of upper end of unsp radius, init for clos fx
S52.119DTorus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w routn heal
S52.119GTorus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w delay heal
S52.119KTorus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w nonunion
S52.119PTorus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w malunion
S52.119STorus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius is S52.119. The full clinical description is "Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius". S52.119 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.119 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.119 represents "Torus fracture of upper end of unspecified radius". 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 S52.119 a billable code?
No, S52.119 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 S52.119.
What chapter is S52.119 in?
S52.119 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.119?
S52.119 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 S52.119?
S52.119 has 6 child codes, including: S52.119A (Torus fracture of upper end of unsp radius, init for clos fx), S52.119D (Torus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w routn heal), S52.119G (Torus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w delay heal), S52.119K (Torus fx upper end of unsp radius, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.119?
Yes, when using S52.119 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.119?
S52.119 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844483. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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