S52.502
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius
Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius
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)
S52.502AUnsp fracture of the lower end of left radius, init
S52.502BUnsp fx the lower end left radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.502CUnsp fx the lower end left rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.502DUnsp fx the low end left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.502EUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thE
S52.502FUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thF
S52.502GUnsp fx the low end left rad, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.502HUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thH
S52.502JUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thJ
S52.502KUnsp fx the lower end left rad, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.502MUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thM
S52.502NUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thN
S52.502PUnsp fx the lower end left rad, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.502QUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thQ
S52.502RUnsp fx the low end l rad, 7thR
S52.502SUnsp fracture of the lower end of left radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius is S52.502. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius". S52.502 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.502 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.502 represents "Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius". 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 S52.502 a billable code?
No, S52.502 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 S52.502.
What chapter is S52.502 in?
S52.502 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.502?
S52.502 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 S52.502?
S52.502 has 16 child codes, including: S52.502A (Unsp fracture of the lower end of left radius, init), S52.502B (Unsp fx the lower end left radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.502C (Unsp fx the lower end left rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.502D (Unsp fx the low end left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.502?
Yes, when using S52.502 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.502?
S52.502 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846371. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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