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S52.572C

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Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left 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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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S52
  • • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

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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 S52.572C represents other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left 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 S52.572C has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.572C?

ICD-10-CM code S52.572C is "Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left 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 S52.572C a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.572C is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.572C?

S52.572C has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.572C be coded with other codes?

S52.572C has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.572

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

S52.572AOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.572BOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.572DOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.572EOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.572FOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.572GOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.572HOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.572JOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.572KOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.572MOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.572NOther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.572POther intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.572C
BillableYes
ParentS52.572
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)