S52.312
Non-billableGreenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm
Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm
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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S52.312AGreenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, init
S52.312DGreenstick fx shaft of rad, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal
S52.312GGreenstick fx shaft of rad, l arm, subs for fx w delay heal
S52.312KGreenstick fx shaft of rad, left arm, subs for fx w nonunion
S52.312PGreenstick fx shaft of rad, left arm, subs for fx w malunion
S52.312SGreenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, sequela
Related Codes(2)
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm?
The ICD-10-CM code for greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm is S52.312. The full clinical description is "Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm". S52.312 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.312 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.312 represents “Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left 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 S52.312 a billable code?
No, S52.312 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S52.312.
What chapter is S52.312 in?
S52.312 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.312?
S52.312 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 S52.312?
S52.312 has 6 child codes, including: S52.312A (Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, init), S52.312D (Greenstick fx shaft of rad, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal), S52.312G (Greenstick fx shaft of rad, l arm, subs for fx w delay heal), S52.312K (Greenstick fx shaft of rad, left arm, subs for fx w nonunion), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.312?
Yes, when using S52.312, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.312?
S52.312 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845552. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52.312 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left 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 S52.312?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.312 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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