Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S52.37

Galeazzi's fracture

ICD-10-CM Code:
S52.37
ICD-10 Code for:
Galeazzi's fracture
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)

S52.37 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of galeazzi's fracture. 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 Galeazzi's fracture

Non-specific codes like S52.37 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 galeazzi's fracture:

  • S52.371 for Galeazzi's fracture of right radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.371S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.372 for Galeazzi's fracture of left radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.372S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S52.379 for Galeazzi's fracture of unspecified radius - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379C for or IIIC - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379F for or IIIC with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379G for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379H for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379J for or IIIC with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379K for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379M for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379N for or IIIC with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379P for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379Q for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379R for or IIIC with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S52.379S 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).

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Fracture of lower shaft of radius with radioulnar joint dislocation

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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Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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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.