S52.509
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius
Unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified 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)
S52.509AUnsp fracture of the lower end of unsp radius, init
S52.509BUnsp fx the lower end unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.509CUnsp fx the lower end unsp rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.509DUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.509EUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thE
S52.509FUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thF
S52.509GUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.509HUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thH
S52.509JUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thJ
S52.509KUnsp fx the lower end unsp rad, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.509MUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thM
S52.509NUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thN
S52.509PUnsp fx the lower end unsp rad, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.509QUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thQ
S52.509RUnsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thR
S52.509SUnsp fracture of the lower end of unsp radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius is S52.509. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius". S52.509 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.509 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.509 represents "Unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified 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 S52.509 a billable code?
No, S52.509 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 S52.509.
What chapter is S52.509 in?
S52.509 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.509?
S52.509 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 S52.509?
S52.509 has 16 child codes, including: S52.509A (Unsp fracture of the lower end of unsp radius, init), S52.509B (Unsp fx the lower end unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.509C (Unsp fx the lower end unsp rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.509D (Unsp fx the low end unsp rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.509?
Yes, when using S52.509 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.509?
S52.509 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846388. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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