S52.281
Non-billableBent bone of right ulna
Bent bone of right ulna
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)
S52.281ABent bone of right ulna, init encntr for closed fracture
S52.281BBent bone of right ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.281CBent bone of right ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.281DBent bone of right ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.281EBent bone of r ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S52.281FBent bone of r ulna, 7thF
S52.281GBent bone of right ulna, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.281HBent bone of r ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S52.281JBent bone of r ulna, 7thJ
S52.281KBent bone of right ulna, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.281MBent bone of right ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.281NBent bone of r ulna, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S52.281PBent bone of right ulna, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.281QBent bone of right ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.281RBent bone of r ulna, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S52.281SBent bone of right ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for bent bone of right ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for bent bone of right ulna is S52.281. The full clinical description is "Bent bone of right ulna". S52.281 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.281 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.281 represents "Bent bone of right ulna". 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 S52.281 a billable code?
No, S52.281 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 S52.281.
What chapter is S52.281 in?
S52.281 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.281?
S52.281 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 S52.281?
S52.281 has 16 child codes, including: S52.281A (Bent bone of right ulna, init encntr for closed fracture), S52.281B (Bent bone of right ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.281C (Bent bone of right ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.281D (Bent bone of right ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.281?
Yes, when using S52.281 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.281?
S52.281 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845389. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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