Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S52.615 is the diagnosis code for Nondisplaced fracture of left ulna styloid process. 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 S52.615 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S52.615 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S52.615 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nondisplaced fracture of left ulna styloid process". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S52.615 is S52.61 ("Fracture of ulna styloid process"). S52.615 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S52.615 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S52.615 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nondisplaced fracture of left ulna styloid process" 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 left ulna styloid process is S52.615.
Yes, S52.615 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S52.615 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S52.615 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.