S52.552
Non-billableOther extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius
Other extraarticular fracture of 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)
S52.552AOth extrartic fracture of lower end of left radius, init
S52.552BOth extrartic fx low end left rad, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.552COth extrartic fx low end l rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.552DOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thD
S52.552EOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thE
S52.552FOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thF
S52.552GOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thG
S52.552HOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thH
S52.552JOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thJ
S52.552KOth extrartic fx low end l rad, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.552MOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thM
S52.552NOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thN
S52.552POth extrartic fx low end l rad, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.552QOth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thQ
S52.552ROth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thR
S52.552SOth extrartic fracture of lower end of left radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius is S52.552. The full clinical description is "Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius". S52.552 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.552 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.552 represents "Other extraarticular fracture of 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 S52.552 a billable code?
No, S52.552 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 S52.552.
What chapter is S52.552 in?
S52.552 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.552?
S52.552 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 S52.552?
S52.552 has 16 child codes, including: S52.552A (Oth extrartic fracture of lower end of left radius, init), S52.552B (Oth extrartic fx low end left rad, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.552C (Oth extrartic fx low end l rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.552D (Oth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.552?
Yes, when using S52.552 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.552?
S52.552 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846649. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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