U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

S52

Fracture of forearm

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S52 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

  3. 3

    Category S52

    Fracture of forearm

  4. 4

    Code S52

    Fracture of forearm

More specific choices

Codes under S52

S52 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

S52.5

Fracture of lower end of radius

S52.6

Fracture of lower end of ulna

S52.9

Unspecified fracture of forearm

Documentation details

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)

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

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).

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