S52.221G – Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S52.221G
Code
S52.221G (claims format: S52221G)
Description
Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
Short description
Displ transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thG
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
Parent codes
S52 › S52.2 › S52.22 › S52.221

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter for closed fracture
Binitial encounter for open fracture type I or II
Cinitial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
Dsubsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Esubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
Fsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
Gsubsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
Hsubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
Jsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
Ksubsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
Msubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
Nsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
Psubsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
Qsubsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
Rsubsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S52 – Fracture of forearm

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)
Notes:
  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
  • The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S52

Block S50-S59

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S52.221

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.221G?

S52.221G is the ICD-10-CM code for displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).

Is S52.221G a billable code?

Yes. S52.221G is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S52.221G belong to?

It belongs to category S52 – Fracture of forearm.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.