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S52.263

Non-billable

Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm

Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm

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

S52.26

Child Codes

16

Coding Notes

Child Codes (16)

Related Codes(5)

Related Conditions

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm?

The ICD-10-CM code for displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm is S52.263. The full clinical description is "Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm". S52.263 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S52.263 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S52.263 represents “Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm”. 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 S52.263 a billable code?

No, S52.263 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 S52.263.

What chapter is S52.263 in?

S52.263 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S52.263?

S52.263 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 S52.263?

S52.263 has 16 child codes, including: S52.263A (Displaced segmental fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, init), S52.263B (Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thB), S52.263C (Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thC), S52.263D (Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD), and 12 more.

Are additional codes required with S52.263?

Yes, when using S52.263, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.263?

S52.263 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845267. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S52.263 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm 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 S52.263?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.263 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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