Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S52.243 is the diagnosis code for Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm. 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 S52.243 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S52.243 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S52.243 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S52.243 is S52.24 ("Spiral fracture of shaft of ulna"). S52.243 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S52.243 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S52.243 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm" 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 Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm is S52.243.
Yes, S52.243 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S52.243 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S52.243 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.