Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S52.326 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S52.326 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S52.326 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S52.326 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S52.326 is S52.32 ("Transverse fracture of shaft of radius"). S52.326 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S52.326 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S52.326 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nondisplaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified radius is S52.326.
Yes, S52.326 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S52.326 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S52.326 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.