S52.246
Non-billableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm
Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified 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)
S52.246ANondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm, init
S52.246BNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thB
S52.246CNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thC
S52.246DNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD
S52.246ENondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thE
S52.246FNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thF
S52.246GNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thG
S52.246HNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thH
S52.246JNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thJ
S52.246KNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thK
S52.246MNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thM
S52.246NNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thN
S52.246PNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thP
S52.246QNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thQ
S52.246RNondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thR
S52.246SNondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm is S52.246. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm". S52.246 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.246 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.246 represents "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified 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 S52.246 a billable code?
No, S52.246 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 S52.246.
What chapter is S52.246 in?
S52.246 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.246?
S52.246 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 S52.246?
S52.246 has 16 child codes, including: S52.246A (Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm, init), S52.246B (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thB), S52.246C (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thC), S52.246D (Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.246?
Yes, when using S52.246 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.246?
S52.246 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845112. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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