S52.592

Non-billable

Other 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S52.59

Child Codes

16

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)
  • physeal fractures of lower end of radius (S59.2-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (16)

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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