S52.592
Non-billableOther fractures of lower end of left radius
Other fractures 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)
S52.592AOth fractures of lower end of left radius, init for clos fx
S52.592BOth fx of lower end of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.592COth fx of lower end left radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.592DOth fx of lower end left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.592EOth fx of low end l rad, 7thE
S52.592FOth fx of low end l rad, 7thF
S52.592GOth fx of lower end left rad, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.592HOth fx of low end l rad, 7thH
S52.592JOth fx of low end l rad, 7thJ
S52.592KOth fx of lower end left radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.592MOth fx of low end l rad, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.592NOth fx of low end l rad, 7thN
S52.592POth fx of lower end left radius, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.592QOth fx of low end l rad, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.592ROth fx of low end l rad, 7thR
S52.592SOther fractures of lower end of left radius, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fractures of lower end of left radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fractures of lower end of left radius is S52.592. The full clinical description is "Other fractures of lower end of left radius". S52.592 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.592 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.592 represents "Other fractures 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 S52.592 a billable code?
No, S52.592 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 S52.592.
What chapter is S52.592 in?
S52.592 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.592?
S52.592 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 S52.592?
S52.592 has 16 child codes, including: S52.592A (Oth fractures of lower end of left radius, init for clos fx), S52.592B (Oth fx of lower end of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.592C (Oth fx of lower end left radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.592D (Oth fx of lower end left rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.592?
Yes, when using S52.592 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.592?
S52.592 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846804. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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