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S52.126A

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Nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

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

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S52
  • • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S52.1
  • • physeal fractures of upper end of radius (S59.2-)
  • • fracture of shaft of radius (S52.3-)
S52
  • • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.126A represents nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S52.126A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.126A?

ICD-10-CM code S52.126A is "Nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.126A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.126A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.126A?

S52.126A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.126A be coded with other codes?

S52.126A has 4 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.126

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S52.126BNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.126CNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.126DNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.126ENondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.126FNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.126GNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.126HNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.126JNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.126KNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.126MNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.126NNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.126PNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.126A
BillableYes
ParentS52.126
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes24 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)