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S52.356

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

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)

Child Codes (16)

S52.356ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.356BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.356CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.356DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.356ENondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.356FNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.356GNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.356HNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.356JNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.356KNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.356MNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.356NNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.356PNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunionS52.356QNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunionS52.356RNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunionS52.356SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, sequela

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.356 represents nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 16 more specific child codes under S52.356. Coders should note that S52.356 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.356?

ICD-10-CM code S52.356 is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.356 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S52.356 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S52.356?

S52.356 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.356 be coded with other codes?

S52.356 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.35

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

S52.351Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, right armS52.352Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, left armS52.353Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified armS52.354Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, right armS52.355Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, left arm

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Code Information

CodeS52.356
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS52.35
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)
Child codes16

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)