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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S50-S59
Child Codes
7
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
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Forearm fractureC1305215
- Forearm FractureC1305215
- Broken forearmC1305215
- 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 ICD-10 code S52?
ICD-10-CM code S52 represents "Fracture of forearm". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.
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