S52.51
Non-billableFracture of radial styloid process
Fracture of radial styloid process
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)
S52.511Displaced fracture of right radial styloid process
S52.512Displaced fracture of left radial styloid process
S52.513Displaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process
S52.514Nondisplaced fracture of right radial styloid process
S52.515Nondisplaced fracture of left radial styloid process
S52.516Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process
Related Codes(8)
S52.50Unspecified fracture of the lower end of radius
S52.52Torus fracture of lower end of radius
S52.53Colles' fracture
S52.54Smith's fracture
S52.55Other extraarticular fracture of lower end of radius
S52.56Barton's fracture
S52.57Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of radius
S52.59Other fractures of lower end of radius
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of radial styloid process?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of radial styloid process is S52.51. The full clinical description is "Fracture of radial styloid process". S52.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.51 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.51 represents “Fracture of radial styloid process”. 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 S52.51 a billable code?
No, S52.51 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 S52.51.
What chapter is S52.51 in?
S52.51 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.51?
S52.51 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 S52.51?
S52.51 has 6 child codes, including: S52.511 (Displaced fracture of right radial styloid process), S52.512 (Displaced fracture of left radial styloid process), S52.513 (Displaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process), S52.514 (Nondisplaced fracture of right radial styloid process), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.51?
Yes, when using S52.51, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.51?
S52.51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0555334. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52.51 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of radial styloid process 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 S52.51?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.51 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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