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S52.252R

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Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion

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 S52.252R represents displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic with malunion. 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 S52.252R has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.252R?

ICD-10-CM code S52.252R is "Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.252R a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.252R is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.252R?

S52.252R has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.252R be coded with other codes?

S52.252R has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.252

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

S52.252ADisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.252BDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.252CDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.252DDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.252EDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.252FDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.252GDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.252HDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.252JDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.252KDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.252MDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.252NDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.252R
BillableYes
ParentS52.252
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)