Question 1

Is S52.54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S52.54 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S52.54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S52.54 represents Smith's fracture. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S52.54 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S52.54 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S52.54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S52.54 is S52.5 (Fracture of lower end of radius). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does S52.54 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S52.54 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: 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) and 13 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S52.54XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S52.542026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes6Additional information

7th Character Extensions16Fracture encounter types

Is S52.54 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code S52.54 mean?

When was ICD-10 code S52.54 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S52.54?

Does S52.54 require a 7th character extension?