S52.246H
✓ BillableNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
- • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S52.246H represents nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type i or ii with delayed healing. 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 S52.246H has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S52.246H?
ICD-10-CM code S52.246H is "Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S52.246H a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S52.246H is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with S52.246H?
S52.246H has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S52.246H be coded with other codes?
S52.246H has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S52.246
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)