S52.244
Non-billableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm
Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right 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)
S52.244ANondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, init
S52.244BNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thB
S52.244CNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thC
S52.244DNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thD
S52.244ENondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thE
S52.244FNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thF
S52.244GNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thG
S52.244HNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thH
S52.244JNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thJ
S52.244KNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thK
S52.244MNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thM
S52.244NNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thN
S52.244PNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thP
S52.244QNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thQ
S52.244RNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thR
S52.244SNondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm is S52.244. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm". S52.244 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.244 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.244 represents "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right 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 S52.244 a billable code?
No, S52.244 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 S52.244.
What chapter is S52.244 in?
S52.244 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.244?
S52.244 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 S52.244?
S52.244 has 16 child codes, including: S52.244A (Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, init), S52.244B (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thB), S52.244C (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thC), S52.244D (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.244?
Yes, when using S52.244 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.244?
S52.244 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845078. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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