S52.91 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S52.91XA Unspecified fracture of right forearm, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.91XB Unspecified fracture of right forearm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.91XC Unspecified fracture of right forearm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.91XD Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.91XE Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.91XF Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.91XG Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.91XH Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.91XJ Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.91XK Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.91XM Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.91XN Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.91XP Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.91XQ Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.91XR Unspecified fracture of right forearm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.91XS Unspecified fracture of right forearm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S52.91 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S52 Fracture of forearm
- S52.0 Fracture of upper end of ulna
- S52.1 Fracture of upper end of radius
- S52.2 Fracture of shaft of ulna
- S52.3 Fracture of shaft of radius
- S52.5 Fracture of lower end of radius
- S52.6 Fracture of lower end of ulna
- S52.9 Unspecified fracture of forearm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S52.91 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S52.91 ICD 10 code
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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