S52.256
Non-billableNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm
Nondisplaced comminuted 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)
S52.256ANondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm, init
S52.256BNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thB
S52.256CNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thC
S52.256DNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD
S52.256ENondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thE
S52.256FNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thF
S52.256GNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thG
S52.256HNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thH
S52.256JNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thJ
S52.256KNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thK
S52.256MNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thM
S52.256NNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thN
S52.256PNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thP
S52.256QNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thQ
S52.256RNondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thR
S52.256SNondisp comminuted fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm is S52.256. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm". S52.256 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.256 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.256 represents "Nondisplaced comminuted 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 S52.256 a billable code?
No, S52.256 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 S52.256.
What chapter is S52.256 in?
S52.256 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.256?
S52.256 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 S52.256?
S52.256 has 16 child codes, including: S52.256A (Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm, init), S52.256B (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thB), S52.256C (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thC), S52.256D (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.256?
Yes, when using S52.256 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.256?
S52.256 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845215. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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