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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S52.252Q ICD-10-CM Code: Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S52.252Q

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

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

Classification

Where S52.252Q 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

    Subcategory S52.252

    Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm

  5. 5

    Code S52.252Q

    Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S52.252Q.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S52.252Q.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S52.252Q.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S52.252Q.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S52.252Q.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S52.252Q mean?

S52.252Q is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion.”

Is S52.252Q a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S52.252Q has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S52.252Q located in ICD-10-CM?

S52.252Q 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 and subcategory S52.252, Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm.

What coding notes are listed for S52.252Q?

No inclusion terms are listed for S52.252Q in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related S52.252 codes

S52.252A

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

S52.252B

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II

S52.252C

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

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