S52.579C ICD-10-CM Code: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S52.579COther intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S52.579C 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 S52.579
Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius
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Code S52.579C
Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S52.579C.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S52.579C.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S52.579C.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S52.579C.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S52.579C.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S52.579C mean?
S52.579C is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.”
Is S52.579C a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S52.579C 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 S52.579C located in ICD-10-CM?
S52.579C 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 S52.579, Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius.
What coding notes are listed for S52.579C?
No inclusion terms are listed for S52.579C in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
Keep exploring
Related S52.579 codes
S52.579AOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
S52.579BOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
S52.579DOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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