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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52.283

Bent bone of unspecified ulna

ICD-10-CM Code:
S52.283
ICD-10 Code for:
Bent bone of unspecified 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)

S52.283 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of bent bone of unspecified 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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S52.283 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Bent bone of unspecified ulna

Non-specific codes like S52.283 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 bent bone of unspecified ulna:

  • Use S52.283A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.283S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Fracture of forearm (S52). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

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.