S52.90
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of unspecified forearm
Unspecified fracture of unspecified forearm
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)
S52.90XAUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for clos fx
S52.90XBUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.90XCUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.90XDUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.90XEUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal
S52.90XFUnsp fx unsp forearm, 7thF
S52.90XGUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.90XHUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type I/2 w delay heal
S52.90XJUnsp fx unsp forearm, 7thJ
S52.90XKUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.90XMUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.90XNUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion
S52.90XPUnsp fracture of unsp forearm, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.90XQUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.90XRUnsp fx unsp forearm, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w malunion
S52.90XSUnspecified fracture of unspecified forearm, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of unspecified forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of unspecified forearm is S52.90. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of unspecified forearm". S52.90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.90 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.90 represents "Unspecified fracture of unspecified forearm". 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 S52.90 a billable code?
No, S52.90 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 S52.90.
What chapter is S52.90 in?
S52.90 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.90?
S52.90 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 S52.90?
S52.90 has 16 child codes, including: S52.90XA (Unsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for clos fx), S52.90XB (Unsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.90XC (Unsp fracture of unsp forearm, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.90XD (Unsp fracture of unsp forearm, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.90?
Yes, when using S52.90 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.90?
S52.90 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847066. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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