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S52.281G

✓ Billable

Bent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

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

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.281G represents bent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture 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 S52.281G has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.281G?

ICD-10-CM code S52.281G is "Bent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.281G a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.281G is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.281G?

S52.281G has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.281G be coded with other codes?

S52.281G has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.281

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

S52.281ABent bone of right ulna, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.281BBent bone of right ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.281CBent bone of right ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.281DBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.281EBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.281FBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.281HBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.281JBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.281KBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.281MBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.281NBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.281PBent bone of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.281G
BillableYes
ParentS52.281
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)