S52.235
Non-billableNondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna
Nondisplaced oblique 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)
S52.235ANondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna, init
S52.235BNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.235CNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thC
S52.235DNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thD
S52.235ENondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thE
S52.235FNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thF
S52.235GNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thG
S52.235HNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thH
S52.235JNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thJ
S52.235KNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thK
S52.235MNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thM
S52.235NNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thN
S52.235PNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thP
S52.235QNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thQ
S52.235RNondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thR
S52.235SNondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna is S52.235. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna". S52.235 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.235 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.235 represents "Nondisplaced oblique 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 S52.235 a billable code?
No, S52.235 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 S52.235.
What chapter is S52.235 in?
S52.235 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.235?
S52.235 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 S52.235?
S52.235 has 16 child codes, including: S52.235A (Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna, init), S52.235B (Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.235C (Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thC), S52.235D (Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l ulna, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.235?
Yes, when using S52.235 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.235?
S52.235 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844992. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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