S52.579
Non-billableOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius
Other intraarticular fracture of 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)
S52.579AOth intartic fracture of lower end of unsp radius, init
S52.579BOth intartic fx lower end unsp rad, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.579COth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thC
S52.579DOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thD
S52.579EOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thE
S52.579FOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thF
S52.579GOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thG
S52.579HOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thH
S52.579JOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thJ
S52.579KOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thK
S52.579MOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thM
S52.579NOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thN
S52.579POth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thP
S52.579QOth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thQ
S52.579ROth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thR
S52.579SOth intartic fracture of lower end of unsp radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unsp radius is S52.579. The full clinical description is "Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius". S52.579 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.579 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.579 represents "Other intraarticular fracture of 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 S52.579 a billable code?
No, S52.579 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 S52.579.
What chapter is S52.579 in?
S52.579 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.579?
S52.579 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 S52.579?
S52.579 has 16 child codes, including: S52.579A (Oth intartic fracture of lower end of unsp radius, init), S52.579B (Oth intartic fx lower end unsp rad, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.579C (Oth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thC), S52.579D (Oth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thD), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.579?
Yes, when using S52.579 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.579?
S52.579 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846769. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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