S52.126 — Nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius
Is S52.126 billable?
No — S52.126 is a non-billable header code. S52.126 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 16 billable codes beneath S52.126.
Billable codes under this header
- S52.126ANondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.126BNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.126CNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.126DNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.126ENondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.126FNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.126GNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.126HNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.126JNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.126KNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.126MNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.126NNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.126PNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.126QNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.126RNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.126SNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, sequela
S52.126 at a glance
| Code | S52.126 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S52.126 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S52.12, the nearest indexed parent of S52.126. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › radius › upper end › head (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › radius › upper end › head › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S52
The conditions below can never be reported together with S52.126 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 S52.126 to fully describe the condition. S52.126 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 S52.126, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.126 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S52.126, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.126 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S52
The conditions below are not part of S52.126, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.126 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S52.1
The conditions below are not part of S52.126, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.126 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S52.126? (16)
- S52.126ANondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.126BNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.126CNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.126DNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.126ENondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.126FNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.126GNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.126HNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.126JNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.126KNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.126MNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.126NNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.126PNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.126QNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.126RNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.126SNondisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, sequela
How long has S52.126 existed?
S52.126 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.
What other codes are in the S52.12 family? (5)
- S52.121Displaced fracture of head of right radiusnot billable
- S52.122Displaced fracture of head of left radiusnot billable
- S52.123Displaced fracture of head of unspecified radiusnot billable
- S52.124Nondisplaced fracture of head of right radiusnot billable
- S52.125Nondisplaced fracture of head of left radiusnot billable