S52.356

Non-billable

Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unsp arm

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S52.35

Child Codes

16

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (16)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unsp arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unsp arm is S52.356. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm". S52.356 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S52.356 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S52.356 represents "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, 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 S52.356 a billable code?

No, S52.356 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 S52.356.

What chapter is S52.356 in?

S52.356 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S52.356?

S52.356 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 S52.356?

S52.356 has 16 child codes, including: S52.356A (Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of radius, unsp arm, init), S52.356B (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thB), S52.356C (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thC), S52.356D (Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thD), and 12 more.

Are additional codes required with S52.356?

Yes, when using S52.356 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.356?

S52.356 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846078. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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