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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52.24

Spiral fracture of shaft of ulna

ICD-10-CM Code:
S52.24
ICD-10 Code for:
Spiral fracture of shaft of ulna
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the elbow and forearm
      (S50-S59)
      • Fracture of forearm
        (S52)

S52.24 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of spiral fracture of shaft of ulna. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Spiral fracture of shaft of ulna

Non-specific codes like S52.24 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for spiral fracture of shaft of ulna:

  • S52.241 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.241S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.242 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.242S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.243 for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.243S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.244 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.244S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.245 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.245S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.246 for Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.246S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site nd the level of detail furnished by medical record content.

A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. A fracture not indicated whether displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced.

Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter for Fractures

Traumatic fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for initial encounter (A, B, C) for each encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.

Care for complications of surgical treatment for fracture repairs during the healing or recovery phase should be coded with the appropriate complication codes.

Care of complications of fractures, such as malunion and nonunion, should be reported with the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care with nonunion (K, M, N,) or subsequent care with malunion (P, Q, R).

Malunion/nonunion: The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

The open fracture designations in the assignment of the 7th character for fractures of the forearm, femur and lower leg, including ankle are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification. When the Gustilo classification type is not specified for an open fracture, the 7th character for open fracture type I or II should be assigned (B, E, H, M, Q).

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Patient Education


Arm Injuries and Disorders

Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.

Types of arm injuries include :

  • Tendinitis and bursitis
  • Sprains
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Nerve problems
  • Osteoarthritis

You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.


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Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.