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
| Char | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Initial encounter for closed fracture |
| B | Initial encounter for open fracture type I or II |
| C | Initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC |
| D | Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing |
| G | Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing |
| K | Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion |
| P | Subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion |
| S | Sequela |