S52.699

Non-billable

Other fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna

Other 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S52.69

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)

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 fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna?

The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna is S52.699. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna". S52.699 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S52.699 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S52.699 represents "Other 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 S52.699 a billable code?

No, S52.699 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 S52.699.

What chapter is S52.699 in?

S52.699 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S52.699?

S52.699 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 S52.699?

S52.699 has 16 child codes, including: S52.699A (Oth fracture of lower end of unsp ulna, init for clos fx), S52.699B (Oth fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.699C (Oth fx lower end of unsp ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.699D (Oth fx lower end of unsp ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.

Are additional codes required with S52.699?

Yes, when using S52.699 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.699?

S52.699 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847049. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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