S52.279

Non-billable

Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna

S52.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S52.279A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S52.27
Subcodes
16
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.279?
S52.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S52.279 a billable code?
No — S52.279 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S52.279A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S52.279?
S52.279 has 16 more specific child codes, including S52.279A, S52.279B, S52.279C.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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