S52.54 – Smith's fracture

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S52.54

Code: S52.54 (claims format: S5254)
Description: Smith's fracture
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

Billable codes under S52.54

S52.54 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S52.541 – Smith's fracture of right radiusHeader (more codes below)
S52.542 – Smith's fracture of left radiusHeader (more codes below)
S52.549 – Smith's fracture of unspecified radiusHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter for closed fracture
`B`	initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
`C`	initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
`D`	subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
`E`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
`F`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
`G`	subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
`H`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
`J`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
`K`	subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
`M`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
`N`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
`P`	subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
`Q`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
`R`	subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC 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

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

S52.5 – Fracture of lower end of radius

Applicable to:

Fracture of distal end of radius

Excludes2 (not included here):

physeal fractures of lower end of radius (S59.2-)

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)

Index terms for S52.54

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Smith's fracture

Related codes in S52.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.54?

S52.54 is the ICD-10-CM code for smith's fracture, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).

Is S52.54 a billable code?

No. S52.54 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S52.54 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.