S52.223
Non-billableDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified 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)
S52.223ADisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp ulna, init
S52.223BDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thB
S52.223CDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thC
S52.223DDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thD
S52.223EDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thE
S52.223FDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thF
S52.223GDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thG
S52.223HDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thH
S52.223JDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thJ
S52.223KDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thK
S52.223MDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thM
S52.223NDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thN
S52.223PDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thP
S52.223QDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thQ
S52.223RDispl transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thR
S52.223SDisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna is S52.223. The full clinical description is "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna". S52.223 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.223 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.223 represents "Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified 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 S52.223 a billable code?
No, S52.223 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 S52.223.
What chapter is S52.223 in?
S52.223 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.223?
S52.223 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 S52.223?
S52.223 has 16 child codes, including: S52.223A (Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp ulna, init), S52.223B (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thB), S52.223C (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thC), S52.223D (Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.223?
Yes, when using S52.223 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.223?
S52.223 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844855. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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