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S52.549B — Smith's fracture of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2
Smith's fracture of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
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Common questions about S52.549B (Smith's fracture of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2)
What does ICD-10 code S52.549B mean?
S52.549B is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Smith's fracture of unsp radius, init for opn fx type I/2. Smith's fracture of unspecified radius, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II. 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 S52.549B a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S52.549B 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 S52.549B belong to?
S52.549B 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 ↗