S52.253A ICD-10-CM Code: Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S52.253ADisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S52.253A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S52
Fracture of forearm
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Subcategory S52.253
Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm
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Code S52.253A
Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S52.253A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S52.253A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S52.253A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S52.253A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S52.253A.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S52.253A mean?
S52.253A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture.”
Is S52.253A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S52.253A 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 S52.253A located in ICD-10-CM?
S52.253A 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 S52.253, Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm.
What coding notes are listed for S52.253A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S52.253A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S52.253 codes
S52.253BDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
S52.253CDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
S52.253DDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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