S52.601
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna
Unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna
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)
S52.601AUnsp fracture of lower end of right ulna, init for clos fx
S52.601BUnsp fx lower end of right ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.601CUnsp fx lower end of right ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.601DUnsp fx lower end of r ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.601EUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thE
S52.601FUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thF
S52.601GUnsp fx lower end of r ulna, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.601HUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thH
S52.601JUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thJ
S52.601KUnsp fx lower end of right ulna, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.601MUnsp fx low end r ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.601NUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thN
S52.601PUnsp fx lower end of right ulna, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.601QUnsp fx low end r ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.601RUnsp fx low end r ulna, 7thR
S52.601SUnspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna is S52.601. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna". S52.601 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.601 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.601 represents "Unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna". 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 S52.601 a billable code?
No, S52.601 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 S52.601.
What chapter is S52.601 in?
S52.601 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.601?
S52.601 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 S52.601?
S52.601 has 16 child codes, including: S52.601A (Unsp fracture of lower end of right ulna, init for clos fx), S52.601B (Unsp fx lower end of right ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.601C (Unsp fx lower end of right ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.601D (Unsp fx lower end of r ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.601?
Yes, when using S52.601 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.601?
S52.601 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846839. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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