S52.221
Non-billableDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right 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)
S52.221ADisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, init
S52.221BDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thB
S52.221CDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC
S52.221DDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thD
S52.221EDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thE
S52.221FDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thF
S52.221GDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thG
S52.221HDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thH
S52.221JDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thJ
S52.221KDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thK
S52.221MDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thM
S52.221NDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thN
S52.221PDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thP
S52.221QDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thQ
S52.221RDispl transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thR
S52.221SDisplaced transverse fx shaft of right ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna is S52.221. The full clinical description is "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna". S52.221 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.221 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.221 represents "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right 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 S52.221 a billable code?
No, S52.221 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 S52.221.
What chapter is S52.221 in?
S52.221 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.221?
S52.221 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 S52.221?
S52.221 has 16 child codes, including: S52.221A (Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, init), S52.221B (Displ transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thB), S52.221C (Displ transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC), S52.221D (Displ transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.221?
Yes, when using S52.221 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.221?
S52.221 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844821. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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