Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S52.189 is the diagnosis code for Other fracture of upper end 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 S52.189 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S52.189 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S52.189 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other fracture of upper end 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 S52.189 is S52.18 ("Other fracture of upper end of radius"). S52.189 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S52.189 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S52.189 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other fracture of upper end 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 Other fracture of upper end of unspecified radius is S52.189.
Yes, S52.189 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S52.189 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S52.189 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.