S52.356H

✓ Billable

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, 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)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

  • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules 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 S52.356H represents nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, 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 S52.356H has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.356H?

ICD-10-CM code S52.356H is "Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, 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 S52.356H a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.356H is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.356H?

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

Can S52.356H be coded with other codes?

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

Related Codes in S52.356

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

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 healingS52.356JNondisplaced 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 malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.356H
BillableYes
ParentS52.356
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)