S52

Non-billable

Fracture 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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

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 are the subcodes of S52?
S52 has 7 more specific child codes, including S52.0, S52.1, S52.2.
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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