S52.032A — Displaced fracture of olecranon process with intraarticular extension of left ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture

Billable

Is S52.032A billable?

Yes — S52.032A is billable for FY2027. S52.032A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S52.032A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

S52.032A at a glance

Code	S52.032A
Description	Displaced fracture of olecranon process with intraarticular extension of left ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
Billable	Yes
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "A"	initial encounter for closed fracture

What does the 7th character "A" mean in S52.032A?

In S52.032A, the 7th character A means initial encounter for closed fracture. The 7th character is required for S52.032A to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does S52.032A group to?

S52.032A sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.

562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical

How is S52.032A listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S52.03, the nearest indexed parent of S52.032A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Fracture, traumatic › ulna › upper end › olecranon process › with intraarticular extension (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Fracture, traumatic › ulna › upper end › olecranon process › nondisplaced › with intraarticular extension (abduction) (adduction) (separation)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S52

The conditions below can never be reported together with S52.032A on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S52.032A to fully describe the condition. S52.032A is sequenced first.

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19

The conditions below are not part of S52.032A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.032A and the excluded code may both be reported.

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59

The conditions below are not part of S52.032A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.032A and the excluded code may both be reported.

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S52

The conditions below are not part of S52.032A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.032A and the excluded code may both be reported.

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

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S52.0

The conditions below are not part of S52.032A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.032A and the excluded code may both be reported.

fracture of elbow NOS (S42.40-)
fractures of shaft of ulna (S52.2-)

How long has S52.032A existed?

S52.032A has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.