S52.522 – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- Code
S52.522(claims format:S52522)- Description
- Torus fracture of lower end of left radius
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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 › S52.5 › S52.52
Billable codes under S52.522
S52.522 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S52.522A – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S52.522D – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S52.522G – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S52.522K – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S52.522P – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S52.522S – Torus fracture of lower end of left radius, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S52 – Fracture of forearm
- traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)
- 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S52
S52.5 – Fracture of lower end of radius
- Fracture of distal end of radius
- physeal fractures of lower end of radius (S59.2-)
S52.52 – Torus fracture of lower end of radius
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S52.52
Block S50-S59
Related codes in S52.52
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S52.522?
S52.522 is the ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of left radius, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).
Is S52.522 a billable code?
No. S52.522 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S52.522 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.