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S52.92XA

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Unspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for closed fracture

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

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S52
  • • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.92XA represents unspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for closed fracture. 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 S52.92XA has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.92XA?

ICD-10-CM code S52.92XA is "Unspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for closed fracture". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.92XA a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.92XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.92XA?

S52.92XA has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.92XA be coded with other codes?

S52.92XA has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.92

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

S52.92XBUnspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or IIS52.92XCUnspecified fracture of left forearm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.92XDUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.92XEUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.92XFUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.92XGUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.92XHUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.92XJUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.92XKUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.92XMUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.92XNUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.92XPUnspecified fracture of left forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.92XA
BillableYes
ParentS52.92
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)