S52
Non-billableFracture of forearm
S52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of forearm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S52.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOf the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident. Types of arm injuries include : Tendinitis and bursitis Sprains Dislocations Fractures (broken bones) Nerve problems Osteoarthritis You may also have…
Read more about Arm Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2 — not included here
Notes
- •A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- •A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- •The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S52?
- S52 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fracture of forearm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S52 a billable code?
- No — S52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S52.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from S52?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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