Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52.32

Transverse fracture of shaft of radius

ICD-10-CM Code:
S52.32
ICD-10 Code for:
Transverse fracture of shaft of radius
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)

S52.32 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of transverse fracture of shaft of radius. 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 Transverse fracture of shaft of radius

Non-specific codes like S52.32 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 transverse fracture of shaft of radius:

  • S52.321 for Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.321S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.322 for Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.322S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.323 for Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.323S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.324 for Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of right radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.324S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.325 for Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of left radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.325S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.326 for Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.326S 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.