Is S52.256 a billable code?
No. S52.256 is a header code that groups 16 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S52.256: Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S52.256 groups related diagnoses under nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S52.256
- 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
Other codes in S52.25 Comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna
- S52.251Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right armheader
- S52.252Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left armheader
- S52.253Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified armheader
- S52.254Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right armheader
- S52.255Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, left armheader
S52.256 questions
What does S52.256 mean?
S52.256 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.