S52.245
Non-billableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm
Nondisplaced 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)
S52.245ANondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, init
S52.245BNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thB
S52.245CNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thC
S52.245DNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thD
S52.245ENondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thE
S52.245FNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thF
S52.245GNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thG
S52.245HNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thH
S52.245JNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thJ
S52.245KNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thK
S52.245MNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thM
S52.245NNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thN
S52.245PNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thP
S52.245QNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thQ
S52.245RNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thR
S52.245SNondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm is S52.245. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm". S52.245 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.245 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.245 represents "Nondisplaced 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 S52.245 a billable code?
No, S52.245 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 S52.245.
What chapter is S52.245 in?
S52.245 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.245?
S52.245 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 S52.245?
S52.245 has 16 child codes, including: S52.245A (Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, init), S52.245B (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thB), S52.245C (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thC), S52.245D (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.245?
Yes, when using S52.245 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.245?
S52.245 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845095. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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