S52.126
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius
Nondisplaced fracture of head 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 (16)
S52.126ANondisp fx of head of unsp radius, init for clos fx
S52.126BNondisp fx of head of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.126CNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.126DNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thD
S52.126ENondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thE
S52.126FNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thF
S52.126GNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thG
S52.126HNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thH
S52.126JNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thJ
S52.126KNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.126MNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thM
S52.126NNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thN
S52.126PNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.126QNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thQ
S52.126RNondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thR
S52.126SNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius is S52.126. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius". S52.126 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.126 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.126 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of head 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 S52.126 a billable code?
No, S52.126 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 S52.126.
What chapter is S52.126 in?
S52.126 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.126?
S52.126 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 S52.126?
S52.126 has 16 child codes, including: S52.126A (Nondisp fx of head of unsp radius, init for clos fx), S52.126B (Nondisp fx of head of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.126C (Nondisp fx of head of unsp rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.126D (Nondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.126?
Yes, when using S52.126 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.126?
S52.126 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844575. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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