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S52.516Q

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Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

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.

S52.5
  • • physeal fractures of lower end of radius (S59.2-)
S52
  • • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.516Q represents nondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type i or ii 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 S52.516Q has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.516Q?

ICD-10-CM code S52.516Q is "Nondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.516Q a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.516Q is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.516Q?

S52.516Q has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.516Q be coded with other codes?

S52.516Q has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.516

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

S52.516ANondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.516BNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.516CNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.516DNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.516ENondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.516FNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.516GNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.516HNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.516JNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.516KNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.516MNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.516NNondisplaced fracture of unspecified radial styloid process, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.516Q
BillableYes
ParentS52.516
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)