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S52.241A

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Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture

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

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

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S52
  • • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.241A represents displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, 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 S52.241A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.241A?

ICD-10-CM code S52.241A is "Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.241A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.241A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.241A?

S52.241A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.241A be coded with other codes?

S52.241A has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.241

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

S52.241BDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.241CDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.241DDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.241EDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.241FDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.241GDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.241HDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.241JDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.241KDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.241MDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.241NDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.241PDisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.241A
BillableYes
ParentS52.241
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)