S52.242
Non-billableDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm
Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm
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)
S52.242ADisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, init
S52.242BDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thB
S52.242CDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thC
S52.242DDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thD
S52.242EDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thE
S52.242FDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thF
S52.242GDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thG
S52.242HDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thH
S52.242JDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thJ
S52.242KDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thK
S52.242MDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thM
S52.242NDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thN
S52.242PDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thP
S52.242QDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thQ
S52.242RDispl spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thR
S52.242SDisplaced spiral fx shaft of ulna, left arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm is S52.242. The full clinical description is "Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm". S52.242 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.242 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.242 represents "Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm". 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 S52.242 a billable code?
No, S52.242 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 S52.242.
What chapter is S52.242 in?
S52.242 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.242?
S52.242 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 S52.242?
S52.242 has 16 child codes, including: S52.242A (Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, init), S52.242B (Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thB), S52.242C (Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thC), S52.242D (Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.242?
Yes, when using S52.242 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.242?
S52.242 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845044. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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