Is S52.279 a billable code?
No. S52.279 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
S52.279: Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S52.279 groups related diagnoses under monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S52.279
- S52.279AMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.279BMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.279CMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.279DMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.279EMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.279FMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.279GMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.279HMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.279JMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.279KMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.279MMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.279NMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.279PMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.279QMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.279RMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.279SMonteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna, sequela
Other codes in S52.27 Monteggia's fracture of ulna
S52.279 questions
What does S52.279 mean?
S52.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna. 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.