S52
Fracture of forearm
Fracture of forearm. Includes fractures of the radius and ulna. A 7th character extension is required to identify the episode of care and healing status.

Includes

  • Fracture of radius
  • Fracture of ulna

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

  • Traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

7th Character Extensions

CharDescription
AInitial encounter for closed fracture
BInitial encounter for open fracture type I or II
CInitial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
DSubsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
GSubsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
KSubsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
PSubsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
SSequela

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