ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S52.246R Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- S52 Fracture of forearm
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for a subsequent encounter: active treatment is complete and the patient is being seen during healing or recovery (for example a cast change, medication adjustment or follow-up visit).
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Other codes in S52
2796 complete codes in this category.
- S52.246JNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.246KNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.246MNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.246NNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.246PNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.246QNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.246RNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.246SNondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
- S52.251ADisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.251BDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.251CDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.251DDisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S52.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has S52, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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