S52.202
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna
Unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (16)
S52.202AUnsp fracture of shaft of left ulna, init for clos fx
S52.202BUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.202CUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.202DUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.202EUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thE
S52.202FUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thF
S52.202GUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.202HUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thH
S52.202JUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thJ
S52.202KUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.202MUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.202NUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thN
S52.202PUnsp fx shaft of left ulna, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.202QUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.202RUnsp fx shaft of l ulna, 7thR
S52.202SUnspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna is S52.202. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna". S52.202 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.202 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.202 represents "Unspecified fracture of shaft of left ulna". 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 S52.202 a billable code?
No, S52.202 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 S52.202.
What chapter is S52.202 in?
S52.202 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.202?
S52.202 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 S52.202?
S52.202 has 16 child codes, including: S52.202A (Unsp fracture of shaft of left ulna, init for clos fx), S52.202B (Unsp fx shaft of left ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.202C (Unsp fx shaft of left ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.202D (Unsp fx shaft of left ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.202?
Yes, when using S52.202 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.202?
S52.202 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844764. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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