S52.629D

S52.629D: Torus fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S52.629D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for torus fracture of lower end of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S52.629D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S52.62

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

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S52.629D

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S52: Fracture of forearm

traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S52.629D

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S52: Fracture of forearm

fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Other codes that can never be billed with S52.629D

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

M84.3Stress fracture
M84.4Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified
S51Open wound of elbow and forearm

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.