S52.231
Non-billableDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna
Displaced oblique 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)
S52.231ADisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna, init
S52.231BDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.231CDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC
S52.231DDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thD
S52.231EDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thE
S52.231FDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thF
S52.231GDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thG
S52.231HDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thH
S52.231JDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thJ
S52.231KDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thK
S52.231MDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thM
S52.231NDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thN
S52.231PDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thP
S52.231QDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thQ
S52.231RDispl oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thR
S52.231SDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna is S52.231. The full clinical description is "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna". S52.231 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.231 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.231 represents "Displaced oblique 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 S52.231 a billable code?
No, S52.231 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 S52.231.
What chapter is S52.231 in?
S52.231 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.231?
S52.231 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 S52.231?
S52.231 has 16 child codes, including: S52.231A (Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna, init), S52.231B (Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.231C (Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC), S52.231D (Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.231?
Yes, when using S52.231 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.231?
S52.231 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844924. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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