S52.591
Non-billableOther fractures of lower end of right radius
Other fractures of lower end of right 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)
S52.591AOth fractures of lower end of right radius, init for clos fx
S52.591BOth fx of lower end of r radius, init for opn fx type I/2
S52.591COth fx of lower end of r radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C
S52.591DOth fx of lower end r radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal
S52.591EOth fx of low end r rad, 7thE
S52.591FOth fx of low end r rad, 7thF
S52.591GOth fx of lower end r radius, subs for clos fx w delay heal
S52.591HOth fx of low end r rad, 7thH
S52.591JOth fx of low end r rad, 7thJ
S52.591KOth fx of lower end of r radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion
S52.591MOth fx of low end r rad, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion
S52.591NOth fx of low end r rad, 7thN
S52.591POth fx of lower end of r radius, subs for clos fx w malunion
S52.591QOth fx of low end r rad, subs for opn fx type I/2 w malunion
S52.591ROth fx of low end r rad, 7thR
S52.591SOther fractures of lower end of right 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 other fractures of lower end of right radius?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fractures of lower end of right radius is S52.591. The full clinical description is "Other fractures of lower end of right radius". S52.591 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52.591 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52.591 represents “Other fractures of lower end of right 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 S52.591 a billable code?
No, S52.591 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 S52.591.
What chapter is S52.591 in?
S52.591 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52.591?
S52.591 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 S52.591?
S52.591 has 16 child codes, including: S52.591A (Oth fractures of lower end of right radius, init for clos fx), S52.591B (Oth fx of lower end of r radius, init for opn fx type I/2), S52.591C (Oth fx of lower end of r radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C), S52.591D (Oth fx of lower end r radius, subs for clos fx w routn heal), and 12 more.
Are additional codes required with S52.591?
Yes, when using S52.591, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52.591?
S52.591 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2846787. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52.591 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other fractures of lower end of right 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 S52.591?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S52.591 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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