S52.109
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius
Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius
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
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Child Codes (16)
S52.109AUnsp fracture of upper end of unsp radius, init for clos fx
S52.109BUnsp fx upper end of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.109CUnsp fx upper end unsp radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.109DUnsp fx upper end unsp radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.109EUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thE
S52.109FUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thF
S52.109GUnsp fx upper end unsp radius, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.109HUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thH
S52.109JUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thJ
S52.109KUnsp fx upper end unsp radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.109MUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thM
S52.109NUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thN
S52.109PUnsp fx upper end unsp radius, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.109QUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thQ
S52.109RUnsp fx upr end unsp rad, 7thR
S52.109SUnsp fracture of upper end of unspecified radius, sequela
Related Codes(2)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius is S52.109. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius". S52.109 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.109 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.109 represents “Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified 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 S52.109 a billable code?
No, S52.109 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 S52.109.
What chapter is S52.109 in?
S52.109 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.109?
S52.109 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 S52.109?
S52.109 has 16 child codes, including: S52.109A (Unsp fracture of upper end of unsp radius, init for clos fx), S52.109B (Unsp fx upper end of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.109C (Unsp fx upper end unsp radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.109D (Unsp fx upper end unsp radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.109?
Yes, when using S52.109, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.109?
S52.109 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2844451. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52.109 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified radius affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S52.109?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.109 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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