S52.256 — Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm
Is S52.256 billable?
No — S52.256 is a non-billable header code. S52.256 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 S52.256.
Billable codes under this header
- S52.256ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.256BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.256CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.256DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.256ENondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.256FNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.256GNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.256HNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.256JNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.256KNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.256MNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.256NNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.256PNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.256QNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.256RNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.256SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
S52.256 at a glance
| Code | S52.256 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S52.256 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S52.25, the nearest indexed parent of S52.256. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › ulna › shaft › comminuted (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › ulna › shaft › comminuted › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S52
The conditions below can never be reported together with S52.256 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 S52.256 to fully describe the condition. S52.256 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 S52.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S52.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S52
The conditions below are not part of S52.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S52.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S52.256? (16)
- S52.256ANondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.256BNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.256CNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.256DNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.256ENondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.256FNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.256GNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.256HNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.256JNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.256KNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.256MNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.256NNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.256PNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.256QNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.256RNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.256SNondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
How long has S52.256 existed?
S52.256 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 S52.25 family? (5)
- S52.251Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right armnot billable
- S52.252Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left armnot billable
- S52.253Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified armnot billable
- S52.254Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right armnot billable
- S52.255Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left armnot billable