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S52.331C

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Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC

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

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  • • 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 S52.331C represents displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, initial encounter for open fracture type iiia, iiib, or iiic. 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 S52.331C has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.331C?

ICD-10-CM code S52.331C is "Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.331C a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.331C is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.331C?

S52.331C has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.331C be coded with other codes?

S52.331C has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.331

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

S52.331ADisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.331BDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.331DDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.331EDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.331FDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.331GDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.331HDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.331JDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.331KDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.331MDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.331NDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.331PDisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.331C
BillableYes
ParentS52.331
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)