S52 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of forearm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S52Fracture of forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S52 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- 3
Category S52
Fracture of forearm
- 4
Code S52
Fracture of forearm
Codes under S52
S52 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S52.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S52.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S52.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S52 mean?
S52 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture of forearm.”
Is S52 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S52 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S52 located in ICD-10-CM?
S52 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S52, Fracture of forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S52?
No inclusion terms are listed for S52 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-). Excludes2 notes: fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-); periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4).