S52.609
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna
Unspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified 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)
S52.609AUnsp fracture of lower end of unsp ulna, init for clos fx
S52.609BUnsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.609CUnsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.609DUnsp fx lower end unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.609EUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thE
S52.609FUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thF
S52.609GUnsp fx lower end unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.609HUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thH
S52.609JUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thJ
S52.609KUnsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.609MUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thM
S52.609NUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thN
S52.609PUnsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.609QUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thQ
S52.609RUnsp fx low end unsp ulna, 7thR
S52.609SUnsp fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna is S52.609. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna". S52.609 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.609 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.609 represents "Unspecified fracture of lower end of unspecified 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 S52.609 a billable code?
No, S52.609 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 S52.609.
What chapter is S52.609 in?
S52.609 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.609?
S52.609 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 S52.609?
S52.609 has 16 child codes, including: S52.609A (Unsp fracture of lower end of unsp ulna, init for clos fx), S52.609B (Unsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.609C (Unsp fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.609D (Unsp fx lower end unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.609?
Yes, when using S52.609 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.609?
S52.609 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846873. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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