S52.125
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of head of left radius
Nondisplaced 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)
S52.125ANondisp fx of head of left radius, init for clos fx
S52.125BNondisp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.125CNondisp fx of head of left rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.125DNondisp fx of head of l rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.125ENondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thE
S52.125FNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thF
S52.125GNondisp fx of head of l rad, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.125HNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thH
S52.125JNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thJ
S52.125KNondisp fx of head of left rad, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.125MNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thM
S52.125NNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thN
S52.125PNondisp fx of head of left rad, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.125QNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thQ
S52.125RNondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thR
S52.125SNondisplaced fracture of head of left radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of head of left radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of head of left radius is S52.125. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of head of left radius". S52.125 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.125 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.125 represents "Nondisplaced 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 S52.125 a billable code?
No, S52.125 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 S52.125.
What chapter is S52.125 in?
S52.125 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.125?
S52.125 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 S52.125?
S52.125 has 16 child codes, including: S52.125A (Nondisp fx of head of left radius, init for clos fx), S52.125B (Nondisp fx of head of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.125C (Nondisp fx of head of left rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.125D (Nondisp fx of head of l rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.125?
Yes, when using S52.125 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.125?
S52.125 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844558. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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