S52.33
Non-billableOblique fracture of shaft of radius
Oblique fracture of shaft of 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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
S52.331Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius
S52.332Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left radius
S52.333Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius
S52.334Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius
S52.335Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left radius
S52.336Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius
Related Codes(9)
S52.30Unspecified fracture of shaft of radius
S52.31Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius
S52.32Transverse fracture of shaft of radius
S52.34Spiral fracture of shaft of radius
S52.35Comminuted fracture of shaft of radius
S52.36Segmental fracture of shaft of radius
S52.37Galeazzi's fracture
S52.38Bent bone of radius
S52.39Other fracture of shaft of radius
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oblique fracture of shaft of radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for oblique fracture of shaft of radius is S52.33. The full clinical description is "Oblique fracture of shaft of radius". S52.33 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.33 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.33 represents “Oblique fracture of shaft of 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 S52.33 a billable code?
No, S52.33 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 S52.33.
What chapter is S52.33 in?
S52.33 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.33?
S52.33 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 S52.33?
S52.33 has 6 child codes, including: S52.331 (Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius), S52.332 (Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left radius), S52.333 (Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius), S52.334 (Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.33?
Yes, when using S52.33, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.33?
S52.33 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845669. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52.33 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oblique fracture of shaft of 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 S52.33?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.33 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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