Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S52.025 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of left ulna. 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 S52.025 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S52.025 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S52.025 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of left ulna". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S52.025 is S52.02 ("Fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of ulna"). S52.025 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S52.025 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S52.025 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of left ulna" 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 fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of left ulna is S52.025.
Yes, S52.025 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S52.025 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S52.025 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.