S52.121
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of head of right radius
Displaced fracture of head of right 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 (16)
S52.121ADisp fx of head of right radius, init for clos fx
S52.121BDisp fx of head of right radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.121CDisp fx of head of right radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.121DDisp fx of head of r radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.121EDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thE
S52.121FDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thF
S52.121GDisp fx of head of r radius, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.121HDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thH
S52.121JDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thJ
S52.121KDisp fx of head of right radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.121MDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thM
S52.121NDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thN
S52.121PDisp fx of head of right radius, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.121QDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thQ
S52.121RDisp fx of head of r rad, 7thR
S52.121SDisplaced fracture of head of right radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of head of right radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of head of right radius is S52.121. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of head of right radius". S52.121 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.121 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.121 represents "Displaced fracture of head of right 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 S52.121 a billable code?
No, S52.121 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 16 child codes under S52.121.
What chapter is S52.121 in?
S52.121 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.121?
S52.121 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 S52.121?
S52.121 has 16 child codes, including: S52.121A (Disp fx of head of right radius, init for clos fx), S52.121B (Disp fx of head of right radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.121C (Disp fx of head of right radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.121D (Disp fx of head of r radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.121?
Yes, when using S52.121 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.121?
S52.121 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844490. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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