S52 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture of forearm
S52 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 2,796 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
S52Fracture of forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under S52
S52 holds 2,796 billable codes. Open the group that matches the documentation to choose one.
S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna (402 billable codes)S52.1Fracture of upper end of radius (306 billable codes)S52.2Fracture of shaft of ulna (690 billable codes)S52.3Fracture of shaft of radius (690 billable codes)S52.5Fracture of lower end of radius (450 billable codes)S52.6Fracture of lower end of ulna (210 billable codes)S52.9Unspecified fracture of forearm (48 billable codes)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
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 2,796 billable codes beneath it 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).