S52
Non-billableFracture of forearm
Fracture of forearm
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter for closed fracture
- B - initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- C - initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- D - subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- E - subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- F - subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- G - subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- H - subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- J - subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- K - subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- M - subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- N - subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- P - subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- Q - subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- R - subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- Broken forearmC1305215
- Forearm FractureC1305215
- Forearm fractureC1305215
- Fracture of forearmC1305215
- Fracture of forearm (disorder)C1305215
- Fracture of the forearmC1305215
- Fractured forearm boneC1305215
- Fractured forearm bonesC1305215
- Unspecified fracture of forearmC1305215
- forearm fractureC1305215
- forearm fracturesC1305215
- forearm fractures ofC1305215
- fracture forearmC1305215
- fracture of forearmC1305215
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of forearm is S52. The full clinical description is "Fracture of forearm". S52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S52 represents “Fracture of forearm”. 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 a billable code?
No, S52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S52.
What chapter is S52 in?
S52 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S52?
S52 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?
S52 has 7 child codes, including: S52.0 (Fracture of upper end of ulna), S52.1 (Fracture of upper end of radius), S52.2 (Fracture of shaft of ulna), S52.3 (Fracture of shaft of radius), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S52?
Yes, when using S52, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S52?
S52 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1305215. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of forearm 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?
S52 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC32.Z (Fracture of forearm, unspecified).
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