ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
S52.542J — Smith's fx l rad, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal
Smith's fracture of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
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Common questions about S52.542J (Smith's fx l rad, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal)
What does ICD-10 code S52.542J mean?
S52.542J is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Smith's fx l rad, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal. Smith's fracture of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is S52.542J a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S52.542J is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does S52.542J belong to?
S52.542J belongs to the chapter "Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes" (codes S00-T88). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗