ICD-10-CM code "S52": Fracture of forearm (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeS52
DescriptionFracture of forearm
Hierarchy
  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Fracture of forearm (S52)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

    Type 1birth trauma (P10-P15)

    Type 1obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

    Type 2burns and corrosions (T20-T32)

    Type 2frostbite (T33-T34)

    Type 2injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)

    Type 2insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

  3. Fracture of forearm (S52)

    Type 1traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

    Type 2fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)

    Type 2periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Includes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Fracture of forearm (S52)

Subcategories