ICD-10 Diagnosis Code S52.242F
Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thF
Diagnosis Code S52.242F
Short Description: Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thF
Long Description: Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S52.242F
Valid for Submission
The code S52.242F is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
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Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00–T98)
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Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- Fracture of forearm (S52)
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Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Information for Medical Professionals
The diagnosis code S52.242F is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG V35.0)
- 559 - AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH MCC
- 560 - AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITH CC
- 561 - AFTERCARE, MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE WITHOUT CC/MCC
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- V54.12 - Aftrcre traum fx low arm (approximate)
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Present on Admission (POA)


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The code S52.242F is exempt from POA reporting.
Information for Patients
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
- 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
Also called: Broken bone
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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