S52.122
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of head of left radius
Displaced fracture of head of left 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)
S52.122ADisp fx of head of left radius, init for clos fx
S52.122BDisp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.122CDisp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.122DDisp fx of head of left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.122EDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thE
S52.122FDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thF
S52.122GDisp fx of head of left rad, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.122HDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thH
S52.122JDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thJ
S52.122KDisp fx of head of left radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.122MDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thM
S52.122NDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thN
S52.122PDisp fx of head of left radius, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.122QDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thQ
S52.122RDisp fx of head of l rad, 7thR
S52.122SDisplaced fracture of head of left radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of head of left radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of head of left radius is S52.122. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of head of left radius". S52.122 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.122 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.122 represents "Displaced fracture of head of left 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 S52.122 a billable code?
No, S52.122 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 S52.122.
What chapter is S52.122 in?
S52.122 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.122?
S52.122 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 S52.122?
S52.122 has 16 child codes, including: S52.122A (Disp fx of head of left radius, init for clos fx), S52.122B (Disp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.122C (Disp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.122D (Disp fx of head of left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.122?
Yes, when using S52.122 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.122?
S52.122 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844507. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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